SEGA has confirmed that their own SEGA Pass database was hacked sometime over the weekend, compromising 1.29 million user accounts which include email addresses and other personal data.<\/p>\n
“Over the last 24 hours we have identified that unauthorised entry was gained to our Sega Pass database,” reads an email sent to users.<\/p>\n
“We immediately took the appropriate action to protect our consumers’ data and isolate the location of the breach. We have launched an investigation into the extent of the breach of our public systems.”<\/p>\n
The company has reset all passwords and recommended users change their login details anywhere else they might’ve used the same credentials.<\/p>\n
“We are deeply sorry for causing trouble to our customers,” says SEGA spokesperson, Yoko Nagasawa. “We want to work on strengthening security.”<\/p>\n
Perhaps they might have thought of doing that sooner, but it’s not like this sort of thing is that common. Oh, wait.<\/p>\n
Interestingly enough, LulzSec has denied responsibility for the attack, and even offered their assistance.<\/p>\n
“We want to help you destroy the hackers that attacked you. We love the Dreamcast, these people are going down,” the collective announced on Twitter.<\/p>\n