Nintendo has officially denied reports of a data breach following online claims from a hacker group alleging that they had successfully infiltrated the company’s systems. In a statement provided to the Sankei Shimbun on October 15, the gaming giant assured the public that there was “no confirmation of any leakage of personal information, nor any breach of development or business information.” The company also clarified that while some external servers used for hosting parts of its website were temporarily rewritten, there is no evidence of customer impact or internal network intrusion.
The controversy began earlier when a hacker group known as Crimson Collective claimed responsibility for an alleged cyberattack on Nintendo’s servers. The group, which had previously taken credit for breaching Red Hat’s systems, posted what appeared to be a screenshot of internal Nintendo directories on social media platforms. These materials quickly spread online, prompting speculation among fans and cybersecurity observers. However, at present, there is no verification that the shared data originated from within Nintendo.
Cybersecurity tracking organization Hackmanac was among the first to report on the group’s claim, noting the potential seriousness of the alleged incident. “Crimson Collective hacking group, known for the breach on Red Hat, now claims to have breached Nintendo,” the report stated. The shared image seemed to depict folders tied to Nintendo’s internal development projects, though experts have emphasized that such visuals can be easily fabricated to mimic authentic corporate directories.
Nintendo’s swift and direct response has provided reassurance that no harm was done to its systems or its customers. The company emphasized that its internal networks remain secure, and there has been no verified breach of any kind. This follows recent incidents within the broader gaming community involving unauthorized leaks, including the well-documented Pokémon-related data leak earlier this month. Unlike that case, Nintendo’s latest clarification suggests the current hacking claims may be baseless.
