The company has acknowledged a data breach that occurred in August, where hackers accessed names and email addresses of current, former, and contract employees totaling 2,606 items. Game Freak has begun notifying those affected and is enhancing security to prevent future breaches.
Game Freak Confirms Data Breach Impacting Employees
Game Freak Confirms Data Breach Impacting Employees
Game Freak, the developer behind Pokémon, confirms a hack that exposed personal information of over 2,600 employees.
Pokémon developer Game Freak has confirmed a security breach after sensitive employee information was leaked online. The company disclosed that its servers were hacked in August, leading to unauthorized access of 2,606 data items containing the personal information of current, former, and contract employees. While Game Freak has not commented on other leaked details potentially revealing unannounced projects, it expressed regret for the breach's impact and has committed to contacting affected individuals. The company is also taking steps to bolster its digital security measures. Game Freak collaborates closely with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, managing the world-renowned Pokémon franchise and is presently working on the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A, slated for release in the following year. Additionally, legal actions have been initiated by Nintendo against the makers of Palword in Japan concerning alleged patent infringements linked to Pokémon.
