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Chess.com Data Breach – Hackers Breached External System and Gained Internal Access

On June 5, 2025, Chess.com experienced a data breach affecting 4,541 individuals. The incident was identified on June 19, 2025, and involved unauthorized access to sensitive data. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

HBy Henry DaltonSep 05, 20251 min read

On June 5, 2025, Chess.com experienced a data breach affecting 4,541 individuals. The incident was identified on June 19, 2025, and involved unauthorized access to sensitive data. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

The breach exposed names and personal identifiers of users across various regions, including one resident of Maine. The exact nature of the data elements exposed was not fully detailed.

Chess.com began notifying affected users on September 3, 2025. The company is providing 12 months of free identity theft protection services. Elias Colabelli, Head of the Legal Department and Data Protection Officer, confirmed that Chess.com is enhancing its security measures to prevent future incidents.

The breach highlights the vulnerability of large platforms to cyber threats. Chess.com, with over 150 million users, holds significant amounts of personal data. Cybersecurity experts caution that such breaches can lead to identity theft and other fraudulent activities if data is traded on the black market.

On June 5, 2025, Chess.com experienced a data breach affecting 4,541 individuals.
Henry Dalton · Thehackingpost

Chess.com has not disclosed whether law enforcement is involved in the ongoing investigation. The company is focused on improving its security protocols and closely monitoring its systems.

Users are advised to remain vigilant by monitoring financial accounts and being cautious of suspicious communications that may exploit compromised personal information.

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Based on reporting by Cyber Security News.

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