2026 Cloud Imperium Games — Backup systems breach (Star Citizen)
Data compromised
Usernames, names, dates of birth, contact information
Technical writeup
British game studio Cloud Imperium Games (Star Citizen) suffered unauthorized access to backup systems Jan 21, 2026. Basic account details exposed: usernames, names, DOB, contact info. No financial data or passwords. Disclosed quietly in early March 2026; drew criticism for delayed, low-profile disclosure.
Root cause
Unauthorized access to backup systems