Capcom data breach: Hackers expose 1.17 crore emails, change passwords of 196 accounts

Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Monster Hunter maker Capcom has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach involving more than 1.17 crore email records. Hackers accessed the CAPCOM ID service and changed passwords on 196 accounts without permission. Here's what information was exposed, which gaming services could be affected and what players should know.

Capcom disclosed the incident on October 22, 2026, after discovering suspicious activity on October 19. An investigation subsequently revealed that hackers had accessed customer information and changed the login passwords of 196 accounts without permission. The company has since taken emergency security measures and started notifying affected customers. According to Capcom, credit card information was not exposed.

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