Company employees' data was exposed due to a hack in the Pokémon game server

Pokémon creator Game Freak confirmed that there has been a data breach and subsequent internet leaks of compromised information. According to the company, there was a cyberattack in August on its servers. According to a statement, the hacker obtained access to 2,606 items, including the email addresses and identities of contract, current, and past employees. About other information that was posted online, including details about the company's next project, the company did not say anything. 

Pokémon maker Game Freak confirmed that their data was breached and after breaching, it was leaked online. According to the company, its servers were damaged due to the hacking in August. Statements said they claimed that the hacker had access to 2,606 items, including the names and e-mail addresses of the current, former, and also contract employees. The company would not comment on other information that was shared online, which also includes information regarding the company's upcoming projects.

Contacting the affected people individually to inform them, Game Freak promised that security would be high and hackers of this kind would not happen again. "We sincerely apologize to all concerned for this inconvenience and concern," it explained.

One of the most valuable media properties in the world, Game Freak works in close contact with both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company on the franchise. Currently in development under the studio is an upcoming release, "Pokémon Legends: Z-A," expected to hit next year.

Last month, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against the creators of Palworld in Japan. The game was created by developer Pocketpair and quickly earned the nickname "Pokémon with guns" due to how highly similar its characters were to Nintendo's.