Pokemon developer faces massive data breach

October 10, 2024

Game Freak Co., Ltd.

Notice and apology for personal information leakage due to unauthorized access

Game Freak Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Satoshi Tajiri, hereinafter referred to as “Company”) has discovered that personal information of our employees and others has been leaked in connection with unauthorized access to our servers. August 2024 Third Party.

We sincerely apologize for causing great inconvenience and concern to everyone involved.

1. Personal information leakage

Personal information about our employees, etc.*

Items: Name, Company Email Address

Number of cases: 2,606

*Our employees and contract workers (including G-designated employees and former employees)

2. Response to those confirmed to have had personal information leaked

We are contacting the affected employees individually.

For those who cannot be contacted individually due to reasons such as retirement, we will notify you through this notice and open a hotline to handle related inquiries.

3. Measures to prevent recurrence

We have already rebuilt and re-inspected the server, and will further strengthen security to prevent recurrence.

4. Inquiries regarding this matter

Inquiries from those affected by this incident can be made through the hotline below.