On October 9, Bandai Namco Experience announced that member information from the “Wangan Midnight Arcade Portal”—the official website for the arcade racing game *Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 6RR PLUS*—may have been compromised.Users are being urged to change their passwords and remain vigilant against suspicious emails.
Data Breach on Arcade Game Portal Site
With unauthorized access to companies—such as the large-scale data breach at Times Car—becoming a serious issue in recent times, Bandai Namco Experience announced on October 9 the possibility of a member information leak resulting from unauthorized access.
The announcement pertains to the “Wangan Midnight Arcade Portal,” the official portal site for “Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 6RR PLUS.” Operation of the site is outsourced to Commune Co., Ltd., and the company stated that unauthorized external access occurred to “Commune,” the community system used as the site’s infrastructure.
“Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 6RR PLUS” is an arcade racing game that requires players to skillfully maneuver the steering wheel, accelerator, brakes, and 6-speed transmission. The game features vehicles from 13 manufacturers in Japan and overseas, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the experience of high-speed street racing in authentic sports cars.
Users are advised to take precautions just in case
According to the announcement, the member information that may have been compromised is as follows. The company also stated that, as of now, no unauthorized use of the leaked information has been confirmed.
Email address
Nickname
Account Name
Self-introduction
Profile items
Group
Points
Last Active Date and Time
The company is also urging “Wangan Midnight Arcade Portal” users to change their passwords and be wary of suspicious emails. Further announcements regarding the resumption of the portal site’s services will be made at a later date.
