Hacker claims to have stolen roughly 859 MB of data from Nintendo

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1. 2h ago

   Nintendo Confirms Data Breach via Third-Party Survey Platform

   Nintendo of America confirmed that attackers stole internal employee survey data from TinyPulse. The breach did not impact customer payment data or Nintendo's own infrastructure. A hacker using the name SHADOWBYT3$ claims to have taken 859 MB of data.

   What's confirmed:

   • Nintendo of America confirmed attackers stole internal employee survey data from TinyPulse.
   • Nintendo's own infrastructure and customer information were not affected.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A hacker named SHADOWBYT3$ claims to have stolen roughly 859 MB of data.
   confidence 90%
2. 4d ago

   Nintendo Confirms Employee Data Stolen via TinyPulse Breach

   Nintendo of America confirmed that internal employee survey data was stolen through TinyPulse, a third-party platform owned by WebMD Health Services. The breach affected corporate HR integration but did not compromise Nintendo's own systems or customer data. The threat group Shadowbyt3$ is demanding a $2 million ransom.

   What's confirmed:

   • Nintendo of America confirmed internal employee survey data was stolen via the third-party platform TinyPulse.
   • TinyPulse is a subsidiary of WebMD Health Services.
   • The breach did not affect Nintendo's own systems, gaming operations, or customer information.
   • The threat actor is identified as Shadowbyt3$.
   • The stolen data includes employee names, email addresses, bank statements, and W-9 forms.
   • The exfiltrated data spans the period from 2016 to 2026.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Shadowbyt3$ exfiltrated approximately 1GB of data.
   • The ransom demand is $2 million.
   • Nintendo refused to pay the ransom.
   confidence 90%
3. 7d ago

   Nintendo Refuses $2 Million Ransom After Third-Party Breach

   A hacker group known as ShadowByte$ claims to have stolen 859MB of internal data from Nintendo. The breach occurred via TinyPulse, a third-party employee survey and feedback platform. Nintendo has refused to pay the ransom and stated its own systems remain secure.

   What's confirmed:

   • A hacker group is demanding a $2 million ransom from Nintendo.
   • The data breach involved a third-party employee feedback platform called TinyPulse.
   • Nintendo stated its internal systems were not compromised and customer financial information was not exposed.
   • Nintendo has refused to pay the $2 million ransom.
   • The threat actor is identified as ShadowByte$.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The hackers stole 859MB of internal data.
   confidence 90%
4. 11d ago

   Ransomware Group Demands $2 Million From Nintendo

   A ransomware group is demanding $2 million from Nintendo following a cyberattack. The incident involved a third-party human resource firm. Nintendo previously stated that most accessed employee data was outdated.

   What's confirmed:

   • A ransomware group is demanding $2 million from Nintendo.
   • The cyberattack involved a third-party human resource firm.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A group called SHADOWBYT3$ stole 859 MB of internal files.
   • Nintendo systems remain secure and no consumer data was compromised.
   confidence 100%
5. 13d ago

   Nintendo confirms breach; hackers demand $2M ransom for 859 MB of internal data

   Nintendo has acknowledged a data breach involving employee information accessed from a third-party HR platform, stating most data is outdated. A hacker group calling itself SHADOWBYT3$ claims to have stolen 859 MB of internal files and is demanding a $2 million ransom. The company insists its systems remain secure and denies any consumer data was compromised. The authenticity of the breach and the extent of the exposed data are still under investigation.

   What's confirmed:

   • Nintendo has confirmed a recent data breach involving employee information accessed from the TINYpulse HR platform.
   • The company states that most of the stolen data is outdated and that its own systems have not been compromised.
   • A hacker group calling itself SHADOWBYT3$ claims to have stolen 859 MB of internal Nintendo data, including employee information.
   • The hackers are demanding a $2 million ransom for the stolen data.
   • Nintendo has denied that any consumer or gaming account data was compromised in the breach.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The stolen data may include workplace surveys, internal business documents spanning nearly a decade, and corporate email addresses.
   • The hackers have threatened to leak the stolen internal data unless the ransom is paid.
   confidence 95%
6. 13d ago

   Nintendo hacker ransom deadline shifts to HR vendor as breach claims persist

   A hacker group calling itself SHADOWBYT3$ claims to have stolen 859 MB of Nintendo employee data from the TINYpulse HR platform. Nintendo’s official response remains limited, but the ransom deadline has now shifted to the third-party vendor. No confirmed leaks of customer or gaming account data have been reported. The incident remains unconfirmed by Nintendo.

   What's confirmed:

   • Nintendo’s official statement confirms it is working with TINYpulse to address a potential breach but has not verified the data theft claim.
   • The hacker group SHADOWBYT3$ claims to have stolen approximately 859 MB of internal Nintendo data, including HR records, bank statements, and internal documents.
   • The ransom demand of $2 million has been extended to TINYpulse, the third-party vendor managing Nintendo’s HR platform.
   • No evidence suggests customer or gaming account data was accessed in this alleged breach.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The breach was first flagged in a Hackmanac cyber alert linked to TINYpulse systems.
   confidence 85%
7. 13d ago

   Nintendo hit by alleged 859MB employee data breach; $2M ransom demanded

   A hacker group calling itself SHADOWBYT3$ claims to have stolen approximately 859MB of Nintendo employee data from the TINYpulse HR platform. The group is demanding a $2 million ransom to prevent leaks, though Nintendo has not confirmed the breach. Reports indicate the data includes HR records, bank statements, and internal documents, but not customer or gaming account information. The claim was made on June 13, with a deadline set for June 15.

   What's confirmed:

   • A hacker group named SHADOWBYT3$ claims responsibility for stealing roughly 859MB of Nintendo employee data from the TINYpulse HR platform.
   • The stolen data reportedly includes employee names, email addresses, bank statement PDFs, W-9 forms, surveys, analytics reports, and workplace feedback.
   • The hackers are demanding a $2 million ransom to prevent the release of the stolen data.
   • Nintendo has acknowledged being 'aware of an issue' involving a third-party hack but has not confirmed the breach or the data type.
   • The breach allegedly occurred on June 13, 2026, with a deadline for Nintendo’s response set for June 15, 2026.
   • Customer gaming accounts or financial information are not reported as affected in this incident.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The breach may involve a 10-year data leak, though this claim lacks supporting evidence.
   • The hacker group has threatened to leak Nintendo's private employee information if the ransom is not paid.
   • The data theft is described as 'small potatoes' by one source, though no context or verification is provided.
   confidence 88%