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The breach occurred in March 2018 when Zammis Clark illegally breached and obtained access to Nintendo's internal network, accessing servers used for the development of Nintendo's games and consoles. Zammis downloaded a large number of files from these servers rumored to total over 2.5 terabytes, including the source code and development files for various Nintendo games as well as development repositories for Nintendo systems including the Wii, [[iQue Player]], and 3DS.
The breach occurred in March 2018 when Zammis Clark illegally breached and obtained access to Nintendo's internal network, accessing servers used for the development of Nintendo's games and consoles. Zammis downloaded a large number of files from these servers rumored to total over 2.5 terabytes, including the source code and development files for various Nintendo games as well as development repositories for Nintendo systems including the Wii, [[iQue Player]], and 3DS.
The earliest known date of the leaks is March 13th. In the September 9th leak, the date modified on every folder is March 13th, 2018. The build of the second archive in the October 21st leak was also made March 13th.
The earliest known date of the leaks is March 13th. In the files from the [[Emeralds.7z|September 2nd leak]], the date modified on every folder is March 13th, 2018. The build of the second archive in the [[October 2020 Pokémon Sword leaks|October 21st leak]] was also made March 13th.
The latest known date of the leaks is May 25th, when Zammis could have stopped grabbing files. A build of Pokemon Sword dated May 25th was released, and is the latest leak so far.
The latest known date of the leaks is May 25th, when Zammis could have stopped grabbing files. [[October 2020 Pokémon Sword leaks|A build of Pokemon Sword]] dated May 25th was released, and is the latest leak so far.
While the contents of the breach have not been released publicly in full, a number of files from the breach have been gradually released to the public since it occurred, ranging from the initial release in April 2018 up to October 2020. While the initial releases were done by Zammis himself, Zammis disappeared from the Internet (presumably due to prosecution by law enforcement) in late 2018 before news reports were released in early 2019 stating that he had been arrested for the breach, although not incarcerated due to concerns over his autism making him a potential target while in prison.
While the contents of the breach have not been released publicly in full, [[List of leaked files from the Zammis Clark Breach|a number of files from the breach]] have been gradually leaked to the public since it occurred, ranging from the initial release in April 2018 up to October 2020. While the initial releases were done by Zammis himself, Zammis disappeared from the Internet (presumably due to prosecution by law enforcement) in late 2018 before news reports were released in early 2019 stating that he had been arrested for the breach, although not incarcerated due to concerns over his autism making him a potential target while in prison.
Even though Zammis has been arrested and is presumably no longer allowed to access the Internet unsupervised, files from his breach continue to be leaked to the public (primarily on 4chan), implying that Zammis gave out data to a number of individuals prior to his arrest who are now slowly distributing it to the public.
Even though Zammis has been arrested and is presumably no longer allowed to access the Internet unsupervised, files from his breach continue to be leaked to the public (primarily on 4chan), implying that Zammis gave out data to a number of individuals prior to his arrest who are now slowly distributing it to the public.
The impact of the Zammis Clark Breach has been massive, releasing development files for a number of Nintendo products and exposing internal documents which were never meant to be seen by the public. Nintendo estimated damages of USD$1.8 million as a result of the breach, and as new items from the breach continue to be released, it remains to be seen what Nintendo properties will be affected and how Nintendo will respond to the situation.<br />
The impact of the Zammis Clark Breach has been massive, releasing development files for a number of Nintendo products and exposing internal documents which were never meant to be seen by the public. Nintendo estimated damages of USD$1.8 million as a result of the breach, and as new items from the breach continue to be released, it remains to be seen what Nintendo properties will be affected and how Nintendo will respond to the situation.
==Timeline of Releases==
==Timeline of Releases==
'''2019, December 19'''
'''2019, December 19'''
Ganix uploads Diamond/Pearl beta sprites, a friend of his leaks the site URL to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/wL3L1rv.png</ref> This was later found in the full Diamond/Pearl source code leak.
Ganix uploads Diamond/Pearl beta sprites, a friend of his leaks the site URL to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/wL3L1rv.png</ref> This was later found in the [[Pokemon dp VER20060816.zip|full Diamond/Pearl source code leak]].
'''2020, March 19'''
'''2020, March 19'''
'''2020, April 12'''
'''2020, April 12'''
Pokemon Blue/Yellow's localization source code was released to 4chan, with the password ''poke1024''.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/yTFaP4j.png</ref> On the same day, debug builds of Pokemon Gold and Silver were also released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/us6TyAH.png</ref>
[[Osrc.zip|Pokemon Blue/Yellow's localization source code]] was released to 4chan, with the password ''poke1024''.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/yTFaP4j.png</ref> On the same day, debug builds of Pokemon Gold and Silver were also released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/us6TyAH.png</ref>
'''2020, April 25'''
'''2020, April 25'''
Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal's source code was released to 4chan, which included Spaceworld 99 Gold and Silver.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/jMc7Pp1.png</ref>
[[Gen2.7z|Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal's source code]] was released to 4chan, which included Spaceworld 99 Gold and Silver.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/jMc7Pp1.png</ref>
'''2020, April 28'''
'''2020, April 28'''
===May 2020 - Present===
===May 2020 - Present===
'''2020, May 2'''
'''2020, May 2'''
''<small>Main page: [[unsorted.7z]]</small>''
A leak of the software source code and documentation for the iQue Player and Wii was released on 4chan. This leak consisted of two [[BroadOn]] source trees, including the [[IOS]] source code and project page and the [[iQue Player]] software source code. As part of the iQue Player files, some internal data relating to the Nintendo 64 (similar to the contents of the [[Oman Archive]]) was found in the leak as well.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/COFLHEo.png</ref>
A leak of the software source code and documentation for the iQue Player and Wii was released on 4chan. This leak consisted of two [[BroadOn]] source trees, including the [[IOS]] source code and project page and the [[iQue Player]] software source code. As part of the iQue Player files, some internal data relating to the Nintendo 64 (similar to the contents of the [[Oman Archive]]) was found in the leak as well.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/COFLHEo.png</ref>
'''2020, May 7'''
'''2020, May 7'''
<small>''Main page: [[hw.7z]]''</small>
Header files of the 3DS version of [[Horizon OS]] was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/B40eALm.png</ref>
Header files of the 3DS version of [[Horizon OS]] was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/B40eALm.png</ref>
'''2020, May 9'''
'''2020, May 9'''
"Factory firmware setup cartridge for EUR n2DSXL" was released to 4chan. Shortly after, the full factory files (including the previous firmware setup cartridge) was released. <ref>https://i.imgur.com/sogDewS.png</ref>
"Factory firmware setup cartridge for EUR n2DSXL" was released to 4chan. Shortly after, [[3DS manu.7z|the full factory files]] (including the previous firmware setup cartridge) was released. <ref>https://i.imgur.com/sogDewS.png</ref>
'''2020, May 19'''
'''2020, May 19'''
Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/FireRed/LeafGreen's Japanese source code was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/c5XUZiZ.png</ref>
[[Gen3.7z|Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/FireRed/LeafGreen's Japanese source code]] was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/c5XUZiZ.png</ref>
'''2020, May 21'''
'''2020, May 21'''
'''2020, May 23'''
'''2020, May 23'''
Source code and documentation for the Nintendo 3DS was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/MwWazSn.png</ref>. On the same day, source code to the Nintendo 3DS's Virtual Console was released to 4chan<ref>https://i.imgur.com/GJ327LN.png</ref>, as well as Pokemon Diamond/Pearl's Japanese source code.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/aLAD9Km.png</ref>
[[Ctr.7z|Source code and documentation for the Nintendo 3DS]] was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/MwWazSn.png</ref> On the same day, [[Svn v1.068.zip|source code to the Nintendo 3DS's Virtual Console]] was released to 4chan<ref>https://i.imgur.com/GJ327LN.png</ref>, as well as [[Pokemon dp VER20060816.zip|Pokemon Diamond/Pearl's Japanese source code]].<ref>https://i.imgur.com/aLAD9Km.png</ref>
'''2020, May 24'''
'''2020, May 24'''
More source code for the Nintendo 3DS was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/tUUyyud.png</ref>
[[Ctr-etc.7z|More source code for the Nintendo 3DS]] was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/tUUyyud.png</ref>
'''2020, May 29'''
'''2020, May 29'''
'''2020, July 24'''
'''2020, July 24'''
Big leak of source code and prototypes of multiple Super Nintendo Entertainment System games, full source code to Pokemon Diamond/Pearl (including all commits since 2006, March 8), the source code and ROM files for the unreleased [[IQue NetCard]], CGB and AGB bootrom source code, as well as lotcheck master ROMs of Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom games were released to 4chan. This was termed the ''Gigaleak''.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/LnRJsOz.png</ref>
Big leak of [[Other.7z|source code and prototypes of multiple Super Nintendo Entertainment System games]], [[20100713cvs backup.tar.7z|full source code to Pokemon Diamond/Pearl]] (including all commits since 2006, March 8), [[Netcard.7z|the source code and ROM files for the unreleased IQue NetCard]], [[Other.7z|CGB and AGB bootrom source code]], as well as [[Other.7z|lotcheck master ROMs of Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom games]] were released to 4chan. This was termed the ''Gigaleak''.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/LnRJsOz.png</ref>
'''2020, July 26'''
'''2020, July 26'''
''<small>Main page: [[bbgames.7z]]</small>''
iQue/BroadOn localization source code for multiple Nintendo 64 games were released to 4chan. This was termed the ''Gigaleak 2'' and received media attention for containing partial Super Mario 64 source code including unused data.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/x9ovGMK.png</ref>
iQue/BroadOn localization source code for multiple Nintendo 64 games were released to 4chan. This was termed the ''Gigaleak 2'' and received media attention for containing partial Super Mario 64 source code including unused data.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/x9ovGMK.png</ref>
'''2020, September 2'''
'''2020, September 2'''
''<small>Main page: [[emeralds.7z]]</small>''
Pokemon Emerald's localization source code, as well as [[ATI]]'s Wii source tree (including full hardware source code for the Wii) and the [[Wii Startup Disc]] partition data, was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/v8tPfo3.png</ref> The Emerald source also included a map editor; a screenshot of it was floating around in 4chan prior to this leak, and the leak proved that it was genuine.
Pokemon Emerald's localization source code, as well as [[ATI]]'s Wii source tree (including full hardware source code for the Wii) and the [[Wii Startup Disc]] partition data, was released to 4chan.<ref>https://i.imgur.com/v8tPfo3.png</ref> The Emerald source also included a map editor; a screenshot of it was floating around in 4chan prior to this leak, and the leak proved that it was genuine.
'''2020, September 9'''
'''2020, September 9'''
3 archives were released to 4chan on this day<ref>https://i.imgur.com/hAGdlTr.png</ref>, the contents of those files include: Pokemon Platinum's Japanese source code and its associated SDKs, lotcheck master ROMs of Game Boy and Game Boy Color, NTR bootrom source code, TWL IPL source code, iQue ROMs, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit Plus internal documentation, and many documentations. The folders inside this leak were all modified on 3/13/2018.
3 archives were released to 4chan on this day<ref>https://i.imgur.com/hAGdlTr.png</ref>, the contents of those files include: [[Platinum.7z|Pokemon Platinum's Japanese source code and its associated SDKs]], lotcheck master ROMs of Game Boy and Game Boy Color, NTR bootrom source code, TWL IPL source code, iQue ROMs, Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit Plus internal documentation, and many documentations. The folders inside this leak were all modified on 3/13/2018.
The lotcheck master ROMs had 240 ROMs that did not match the No-Intro 2020-09-05 database of GB and GBC. A non-exhaustive list of the unreleased ROMs are as follows:
The lotcheck master ROMs had 240 ROMs that did not match the No-Intro 2020-09-05 database of GB and GBC. A non-exhaustive list of the unreleased ROMs are as follows:
*Lunar Chase (X in English)
*Lunar Chase (X in English)
'''2020, October 17'''
'''2020, October 17'''
5 archives were released to 4chan on this day<ref>https://i.imgur.com/OMjpDRq.png</ref>, the contents of those files include: full source code to Pokemon Sun/Moon (including all commits from 2014-2017), previously unseen Wii factory and repair tools (32 different versions of SDboot, Wii Backup Disc source code, previously unseen Pre-Repair Check Disk source code, Mii Support Disc), Wii factory software (121J/RVL_DIAG) source code, many RVL_SDK and NDEV software prerelease internal versions, Every single version of IOS + tons of new IOS source code, Wii System Menu 1.0 RC1 (pre-1.0, has unused content)
5 archives were released to 4chan on this day<ref>https://i.imgur.com/OMjpDRq.png</ref>, the contents of those files include: [[Git program170525momiji.zip|full source code to Pokemon Sun/Moon]] (including all commits from 2014-2017), previously unseen Wii factory and repair tools (32 different versions of SDboot, Wii Backup Disc source code, previously unseen Pre-Repair Check Disk source code, Mii Support Disc), Wii factory software (121J/RVL_DIAG) source code, [[Wiidump.7z|many RVL_SDK and NDEV software prerelease internal versions]], [[Ios-releases.tar.7z|Every single version of IOS + tons of new IOS source code]], Wii System Menu 1.0 RC1 (pre-1.0, has unused content)
'''2020, October 21'''
'''2020, October 21'''
''<small>Main page: [[October 2020 Pokémon Sword leaks]]</small>''
2 archives, <code>develop_Develop_30_20171222164419.zip</code> and <code>develop_Develop_264_20180326134219_Sword.zip</code> and were released to 4chan on this day<ref>https://i.imgur.com/1L21KDA.png</ref>. The first archive is a debug build of Pokemon Sword/Shield dated 2017, December 22 with the password ''ejfid934''. The second archive contains a debug build of Pokemon Sword/Shield dated 2018, March 26, along with a .nss file. The password is ''JF9034jf''.
2 archives, <code>develop_Develop_30_20171222164419.zip</code> and <code>develop_Develop_264_20180326134219_Sword.zip</code> and were released to 4chan on this day<ref>https://i.imgur.com/1L21KDA.png</ref>. The first archive is a debug build of Pokemon Sword/Shield dated 2017, December 22 with the password ''ejfid934''. The second archive contains a debug build of Pokemon Sword/Shield dated 2018, March 26, along with a .nss file. The password is ''JF9034jf''.
'''2020, October 22'''
'''2020, October 22'''
''<small>Main page: [[October 2020 Pokémon Sword leaks]]</small>''
2 new archives, <code>develop_Develop_562_20180525204848_Sword.zip.001</code> and <code>develop_Develop_562_20180525204848_Sword.zip.002</code> were released to 4chan on this day. The password is ''f9fdja9''.
2 new archives, <code>develop_Develop_562_20180525204848_Sword.zip.001</code> and <code>develop_Develop_562_20180525204848_Sword.zip.002</code> were released to 4chan on this day. The password is ''f9fdja9''.
'''2020, December 21'''
'''2020, December 21'''
2 archives, as usual. <code>Documents.7z</code> and <code>NintendoSDK_fromSSD_IKEDA_20151124.zip</code> were released to 4chan. These archives contain a Switch SDK from 2015 as well as several documents detailing Nintendo's efforts to handle hacking, including targeting specific hackers and exploits. Not only that, but it has a bunch of documents detailing other things, such as prototype Nintendo hardware and forgotten plans circa 2013-2014.
2 archives, as usual. [[Documents.7z]] and [[NintendoSDK_fromSSD_IKEDA_20151124.zip]] were released to 4chan. These archives contain a Switch SDK from 2015 as well as several documents detailing Nintendo's efforts to handle hacking, including targeting specific hackers and exploits. Not only that, but it has a bunch of documents detailing other things, such as prototype Nintendo hardware and forgotten plans circa 2013-2014.
'''2020, December 22'''
'''2020, December 22'''
One new archive, <code>Secure.7z</code>, was released to 4chan. This archive contains a bunch of leaked presentations and spreadsheets (and allegedly some source code for the Switch GameCard bootrom). It also contains plans for a different (yet familiar) design for the Nintendo Switch, the early oval design people saw in leaks from 2015 and 2016.
One new archive, [[Secure.7z]], was released to 4chan. This archive contains a bunch of leaked presentations and spreadsheets (and allegedly some source code for the Switch GameCard bootrom). It also contains plans for a different (yet familiar) design for the Nintendo Switch, the early oval design people saw in leaks from 2015 and 2016.
'''2020, December 24'''
'''2020, December 24'''
A few new archives were released today to 4chan. 3 of these archives contain 3 revisions of the Switch's bootrom, and the fourth archive contains a beta ROM of the game Pokemon Let's Go Eevee. This game can only be run through hactool after using dev-keys however, as it hasn't been signed for retail consoles.
A few new archives were released today to 4chan. 3 of these archives contain 3 revisions of [[T210 t214 brom.7z|the Switch's bootrom]], and the fourth archive contains a [[Eevee.zip|beta ROM of the game Pokemon Let's Go Eevee]]. This game can only be run through hactool after using dev-keys however, as it hasn't been signed for retail consoles.
==Status of Source Code==
==Status of Source Code==
*[[Leaks/Downloads]]
*[[Leaks/Downloads]]
*[https://protocrystal.neocities.org/timeline.html "Gigaleak Timeline" (fucking awesome)]
*[https://protocrystal.neocities.org/timeline.html "Gigaleak Timeline" (fucking awesome)]
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