Ubisoft

On May 21, 2017, Ubisoft, a renowned video game developer, suffered a significant data breach when 1,536,720 user records were leaked online. The compromised data included user names, email addresses, country codes, IP addresses, and console IDs, exposing the personal information of numerous gamers.

The leak was traced to an external website that had been compromised and used to gain access to Ubisofts user database. The breach was discovered when users reported receiving phishing emails that contained their stolen Ubisoft account credentials.

Ubisoft promptly acknowledged the incident and notified affected users, urging them to change their passwords and be vigilant against potential phishing attempts. The company also launched an internal investigation and worked with law enforcement agencies to identify the perpetrators and prevent future breaches.

The Ubisoft leak served as a reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the need for vigilance in protecting personal data. It also highlighted the potential risks associated with connecting to third-party websites and the vulnerabilities that can arise when user credentials are shared across multiple platforms.