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Chess.com hit by network compromise

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The Chess.com breach exposed a third-party file transfer application used by the platform, putting just over 4,500 users at risk of disclosure. Attackers maintained unauthorized access from June 5 to June 18, 2025, and the issue was discovered on June 19, 2025. Potentially exposed data includes names and other PII, while member accounts and financial information were not affected.

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Timeline

  1. 04.09.2025 20:51 2 articles · 10mo ago

    Initial report: Chess.com hit by network compromise

    Initial Disclosure

    Chess.com discovered unauthorized access to a third-party file transfer application on June 19, 2025 after the access window ran from June 5 to June 18. The breach may have exposed names and other PII for just over 4,500 users.

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