Cloud Imperium Games disclosed a January 21, 2026 breach that allowed attackers read-only access to backup systems containing limited user account details. The company says no passwords or financial data were accessed and there is no evidence of public data leaks, though exposed contact information could be used in phishing attacks. #CloudImperiumGames #StarCitizen
Keypoints
- CIG discovered a systematic, sophisticated attack on January 21, 2026.
- Attackers gained read-only access to some backup systems with user metadata and contact details.
- No passwords, payment information, or data modification were identified in the affected systems.
- The company is monitoring systems and investigating whether accessed data has been released publicly.
- Exposed personal information could still be exploited by threat actors for phishing.