South Korea·Government·Announced by the organization or a regulator
CareerNet data breach (Aug 2024)
CareerNet (South Korea) disclosed a data breach on Aug 23, 2024 affecting 1.6 million records, involving passwords and names. It was caused by a cyberattack. No compensation has been announced.
What happened
CareerNet, operated by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training, had member login IDs and names stolen; a hacker advertised the data for sale on a breach forum.
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Facts on record
- Country
- South Korea
- Industry
- Government
- Announced
- Aug 23, 2024
- Affected
- 1.6 million records
- Data exposed
- Passwords, names
- Status
- Announced by the organization or a regulator
- Compensation and penalties
- None on record