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Cloud Imperium Games Faces Backlash Over Data Breach Disclosure

3/4/2026

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Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) disclosed on March 3, 2026 a data breach exposing unauthorized backup-system access on January 21, 2026.
The breach exposed usernames, real names, dates of birth, and contact information.
CIG says no financial data or passwords were compromised and the access was read-only.
Players criticized delayed disclosure and the notice not being prominently displayed.
CIG is monitoring the situation and has implemented new security measures.

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Story summary

Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) disclosed on March 3, 2026 a data breach exposing unauthorized backup-system access on January 21, 2026.
The breach exposed usernames, real names, dates of birth, and contact information.
CIG says no financial data or passwords were compromised and the access was read-only.
Players criticized delayed disclosure and the notice not being prominently displayed.
CIG is monitoring the situation and has implemented new security measures.