South Korea's Financial Sector Hit Again by Cyberattacks
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South Korea's financial sector has again been hit by cyberattacks, affecting institutions including Daishin Securities, Mirae Asset Global Investments, and cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. Daishin Securities reported that the attack leaked information such as the names, emails, and phone numbers of 38,490 customers. After the incidents, South Korea's financial regulator called for stronger cybersecurity measures and plans to conduct security checks on dozens of private-sector IT systems. There is currently no latest disclosure on the source or method of the attacks or whether further damage was caused, and the situation is still developing.
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- TechCrunch · AISouth Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks
South Korea's financial industry has been hit by another wave of cyberattacks, affecting Daishin Securities, Mirae Asset Global Investments, and cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. The attack reported by Daishin Securities leaked information such as the names, emails, and mobile phone numbers of 38,490 customers. South Korea's financial regulator has called for stronger cybersecurity measures and plans to conduct security checks on dozens of private-sector IT systems.
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