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Cloud Imperium Quietly Discloses January Breach Exposing Basic Star Citizen Account Data

Players criticize the low-profile notice following a six-week delay.

Overview

  • CIG says attackers accessed backup systems on January 21, obtaining read-only access to limited personal details.
  • Exposed data included names, contact information, usernames, dates of birth, and metadata; passwords and payment information were not in the affected systems.
  • The company reports the intrusion was contained, security settings were refreshed, and no public release of accessed data has been detected.
  • Disclosure appeared as a small website service alert, prompting backlash over the notice’s visibility and the timing of the announcement.
  • The number of affected users remains undisclosed, and security reporting warns the exposed details could enable phishing attempts.