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Capcom says hackers stole 11 million email addresses
Oct 23, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from 6 sources
The 30-second version
Capcom says hackers accessed CAPCOM ID and stole 11,774,247 email addresses. The company also says passwords for 196 accounts were changed and some personal details were exposed.
Key points
- The incident was discovered on October 19.
- Capcom says no user passwords were compromised.
- The company says services using CAPCOM ID remain available.
Why it matters
If you use services tied to CAPCOM ID, watch for phishing messages and password resets. For households, this is a reminder to treat unexpected emails with caution.
Who’s affected: CAPCOM ID users
What to do
- Watch for phishing emails.
- Reset any reused passwords.
- Use official contact points only.
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