Pokémon Developer Faces Major Data Leak: Security Breach Details
Pokémon Developer Data Leak Details
Hackers released a collection of leaked data from Pokémon game developer Game Freak over the weekend, including personal information about employees. Game Freak confirmed the breach in a statement, attributing it to unauthorized access to their servers by a third party dating back to August 2024.
Game Freak stated that the leaked personal information, which includes names and company email addresses, amounted to around 2,600 items. However, the breach seems to encompass much more than just employee data. Users on Reddit have found source code from previous games, as well as unused Pokémon designs and scrapped development materials. There are also limited details about future projects, including codenames for upcoming games.
Currently, there are no reports of direct data leaks from other companies involved with Pokémon, such as Nintendo and Creatures Inc.
Game Freak's Response
In a statement dated October 10th, but released on October 13th, Game Freak noted that they have secured the server and are implementing further security measures. Here’s a summary of the announcement:
- 1. Leaked Personal Information: Personal data leaked includes names and company email addresses, impacting 2,606 cases.
- 2. Response Measures: Game Freak is contacting affected employees privately and has set up a hotline for inquiries.
- 3. Preventive Measures: They are working to prevent future incidents by rebuilding and enhancing server security.
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