Ubisoft servers attacked; usernames, encrypted passwords taken
Servers belonging to video game publisher Ubisoft have been compromised in a recent attack. Hackers are said by the company to have gained access to sensitive data, including usernames, e-mails, and encrypted passwords, and has started to e-mail Uplay account holders to warn about the intrusion and the data loss.
The e-mail, received by two writers for Electronista, states that the company found one website had been exploited, in order to access some online systems. As soon as it was discovered, Ubisoft "instantly took steps to close off this access, investigate the incident and begin restoring the integrity of any compromised systems." While some personal information was taken, Ubisoft notes "that no personal information is stored with Ubisoft, meaning your debit/credit card information was safe from this intrusion."
