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Arcadia data breach

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FNN Prime Online reported a data breach at Arcadia (Japan) on 2 November 2026. It affected 3,000,000 records.

What we know as of

Status
Reported by FNN Prime Online; not yet confirmed by Arcadia or an authority.
People affected
3,000,000 records.
What was exposed
Email addresses.
When
First reported 2 November 2026.
How
Hacking.
Arcadia’s record
No earlier breach on record under this name.

Not known yet: when it began and who was behind it. This page is updated as notices and statements come in.

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People affected
3,000,000records
Reported
2 November 2026News report

What was exposed 1

  • Email addresses

How it happened

How
Hacking We were subjected to a cyberattack source
Our translation from Japaneseサイバー攻撃を受けました

Sources 1

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Questions about the Arcadia breach

Was Arcadia hacked?

FNN Prime Online reported a data breach at Arcadia (Japan) on 2 November 2026. It affected 3,000,000 records. How it happened, by the sources: hacking. It has been reported but not confirmed by Arcadia or an authority.

What data was exposed in the Arcadia breach?

Email addresses, by the notices and reports on this page.

How do I know if I was affected?

Organisations normally tell the people whose data was involved, by letter or email, and that notice says what of yours was in it. We cannot look up individual people. If you got a notice, check that it is real, then follow the steps on this page.

Is there a Arcadia data breach settlement?

No settlement open for claims is on record for Arcadia as of 15 November 2026. Every open settlement is listed with its deadline.

Is a letter, email or text about the Arcadia breach real or a scam?

A real notice names the breach, says what data was involved and never asks for a password, a code or a payment. Criminals often send fake notices after a breach is in the news. Do not use links or phone numbers in the message: go to Arcadia’s own site, or check the letter here.

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