KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (KOEI TECMO) reported on December 22, 2020 that the website operated by its UK subsidiary KOEI TECMO EUROPE LIMITED (KTE) possibly had some of the user information collected on its website leaked online.
KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (KOEI TECMO) reported on December 22, 2020 that the
website operated by its UK subsidiary KOEI TECMO EUROPE LIMITED (KTE) possibly had some of
the user information collected on its website leaked online.
The issue continues to be under investigation, and the current status is as follows:
1. Leaked information
Within the website operated by KTE, the “Forum” page and the registered user information
(approximately 65,000 entries) has been determined to the data that may have been breached. The user
data that may have been leaked through hacking is perceived to be the (optional) account names and
related password (encrypted) and/or registered e-mail address.
The “Forum” does not contain any credit card information. In addition, at this point a breach of data
has not taken place in any other sites or pages other than the “Forum”.
2. Perpetrator
At this point, the perpetrator of the hacking has not yet been identified. The method and process are
still under investigation, but it has been determined that the possibility of it being a ransomware attack
is low. In addition, up to this point there are no confirmed demands or treats towards KOEI TECMO
or KTE.
3. Measures being taken
At the same time as temporarily closing the KTE website, KOEI TECMO has taken the step to
completely cut off KTE from its internal network.
Since the possibility of e-mail addresses being leaked has been confirmed, in accordance with the EU
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), KOEI TECMO has reported to the GDPR the possibility
of a breach of personal information. Simultaneously, KOEI TECMO and KTE are taking the steps to
file a damage report to UK local law enforcement.
KOEI TECMO apologies for the concern and inconvenience this may be causing to its customers and
business partners. For individuals who have had their e-mail addresses leaked, KOEI TECMO is
determined to take the appropriate measures and act in good faith hereafter.
At this point, there are no issues or problems with game development
website operated by its UK subsidiary KOEI TECMO EUROPE LIMITED (KTE) possibly had some of
the user information collected on its website leaked online.
The issue continues to be under investigation, and the current status is as follows:
1. Leaked information
Within the website operated by KTE, the “Forum” page and the registered user information
(approximately 65,000 entries) has been determined to the data that may have been breached. The user
data that may have been leaked through hacking is perceived to be the (optional) account names and
related password (encrypted) and/or registered e-mail address.
The “Forum” does not contain any credit card information. In addition, at this point a breach of data
has not taken place in any other sites or pages other than the “Forum”.
2. Perpetrator
At this point, the perpetrator of the hacking has not yet been identified. The method and process are
still under investigation, but it has been determined that the possibility of it being a ransomware attack
is low. In addition, up to this point there are no confirmed demands or treats towards KOEI TECMO
or KTE.
3. Measures being taken
At the same time as temporarily closing the KTE website, KOEI TECMO has taken the step to
completely cut off KTE from its internal network.
Since the possibility of e-mail addresses being leaked has been confirmed, in accordance with the EU
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), KOEI TECMO has reported to the GDPR the possibility
of a breach of personal information. Simultaneously, KOEI TECMO and KTE are taking the steps to
file a damage report to UK local law enforcement.
KOEI TECMO apologies for the concern and inconvenience this may be causing to its customers and
business partners. For individuals who have had their e-mail addresses leaked, KOEI TECMO is
determined to take the appropriate measures and act in good faith hereafter.
At this point, there are no issues or problems with game development
