If you’ve seen some suspicious activity on your Nintendo account recently, it may be due to a major hack of both player accounts and potentially Nintendo’s databases.
Some Nintendo accounts have seen unusual purchases and logins, says the company, and despite recent Pokémon beta leaks, Nintendo claims their internal servers have been left untouched.
As various Nintendo accounts have been hacked, players will no longer be able to login into their account by using their Nintendo Network ID. Instead, players will be asked to use their email address associated with their account to access online features.
Please read important information regarding the discontinuation of Nintendo Account sign-ins using a Nintendo Network ID: https://t.co/u3KRfj5TxK
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 24, 2020
In the above release, Nintendo suggests players use a two-factor authorization method to further secure their account, as is detailed by Nintendo Life here.
In an attempt to curtail further attempts at hacking Nintendo accounts, the company states, “We will not reveal more information about the methods employed to gain unauthorized access.” The company will reach out to players potentially affected to help them change their passwords.
Nintendo continues, “While we continue to investigate, we would like to reassure users that there is currently no evidence pointing toward a breach of Nintendo’s databases, servers or services.”
Perhaps it’s just a coincidence, but a new major Pokémon Silver and Gold (Generation II) beta leak recently hit the web, suggesting Nintendo’s databases and servers have indeed been breached.
For the sake of protecting those that have directly shared the leaked assets, I won’t link to the leaked beta Pokémon. As proof this Pokémon leak is serious, here is a tweet by a reporter who features leaked Pokémon beta assets, where he states, “After a phone call just now, I’ve decided to delete some tweets I made earlier today.”
Statement:
After a phone call just now, I’ve decided to delete some tweets I made earlier today. If you look around, you’ll see others doing the same. I’ve never done this before, but it’s for the best. I think I’ll spend the rest of the day playing Animal Crossing with my cats. pic.twitter.com/omG5EBtmyf
— Dr. Lava's Lost Pokemon (@DrLavaYT) April 25, 2020
Nintendo does not take the hacking of their servers lightly, as one of the hackers behind the infamous first wave of Pokémon beta leaks is facing some serious jail time.
Nintendo’s statement concludes, “We apologize for the inconvenience and concerns caused to our customers, and we will continue working hard to safeguard the security of our users’ data.”
We want to hear your thoughts on this topic!
Write a comment below or submit an article to Hypable.