South Korea·Telecom·Announced by the organization or a regulator
KT data breach (Mar 2014)
What happened
Hackers breached KT's homepage using a new program; they stole names, resident registration numbers, phone numbers, addresses, occupations, bank account numbers, and card numbers over about a year.
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Facts on record
- Country
- South Korea
- Industry
- Telecom
- Announced
- Mar 6, 2014
- Affected
- 9.8 million people
- Data exposed
- National ID numbers or documents, payment card details, bank or financial details, addresses, phone numbers, names
- Status
- Announced by the organization or a regulator
- Compensation and penalties
- A fine or other penalty on record