Excerpt from tech.sportskeeda.com Article, Published on May 6, 2026
NVIDIA GeForce Now hacked claims have surfaced after hacking group ShinyHunters alleged it accessed millions of user records from the platform and listed the database for sale online. The group stated it obtained sensitive details including names, email addresses, birth dates, and membership information. However, NVIDIA confirmed to VideoCardz on May 5, 2026, that its own infrastructure remained unaffected, clarifying that the incident was limited to systems run by GFN.am, an Armenia-based Alliance partner. Affected users are being contacted directly as the investigation continues.
What ShinyHunters Claimed
According to a report by The CyberSec Guru, ShinyHunters claimed to have pulled GeForce Now’s entire backend database, with allegedly stolen data including verified email addresses, full names, usernames, dates of birth, membership tiers, and two-factor authentication status. The group reportedly attempted to sell the database on a cybercrime forum for $100,000 in cryptocurrency, triggering widespread concern among the platform’s global user base.
NVIDIA confirmed that its globally operated GeForce Now infrastructure was not breached. The incident was restricted entirely to GFN.am, a regional Alliance partner delivering GeForce Now across Armenia and neighboring countries including Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. NVIDIA stated it is actively working with the regional provider on investigation and recovery. GFN.am separately acknowledged the breach and confirmed containment measures are already in place.
What Should GeForce Now Users Do After the NVIDIA GeForce Now Hacked Incident?
User passwords do not appear to have been exposed. However, leaked account metadata and two-factor authentication status could increase phishing risks for affected users. Security experts recommend changing passwords immediately, enabling multi-factor authentication, and staying alert to suspicious emails or calls claiming to be from NVIDIA support.
As of now, there is no evidence that NVIDIA-operated servers outside the Armenian partner network were affected. The incident remains isolated to the third-party regional provider.
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