Pokémon developer faces major data leak

October 10, 2024

Sport Freak Inc.

Discover and apology concerning the leak of non-public info on account of unauthorized entry

Sport Freak Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Satoshi Tajiri, hereinafter known as “the Firm”) has found that the private info of our staff and others was leaked in reference to unauthorized entry to our server by a 3rd social gathering in August 2024.

We sincerely apologize for the nice inconvenience and concern brought on to all involved events.

1. Leaked private info

Private information concerning our staff, and so forth.*

Gadgets: Identify, firm electronic mail tackle

Variety of instances: 2,606

*Our staff, contracted enterprise employees (together with G-appointed staff and former staff)

2. Response to these whose private info has been confirmed to have been leaked

We’re contacting the related staff, and so forth. individually.

For many who can’t be contacted individually on account of resignation, and so forth., we are going to notify them by this announcement and arrange a hotline to deal with inquiries concerning this matter.

3. Measures to forestall recurrence

We’ve already rebuilt and re-inspected our servers, however we are going to work to forestall recurrence by additional strengthening our safety measures.

4. Inquiries concerning this matter

Inquiries from these affected by this matter will be made by the hotline under.