South Korea·Tech·Announced by the organization or a regulator
Microsoft data breach (Apr 2019)
Microsoft (South Korea) disclosed a data breach on Apr 13, 2019 affecting 144 records, involving email addresses. It was caused by a cyberattack. The fine was ₩3.4 million. No compensation has been announced.
What happened
Microsoft's customer support account was breached by hackers who viewed Outlook users' email addresses, subject lines and folder names; Korean users were among those affected, and Korean notice was delayed.
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Facts on record
- Country
- South Korea
- Industry
- Tech
- Announced
- Apr 13, 2019
- Affected
- 144 records
- Data exposed
- Email addresses
- Status
- Announced by the organization or a regulator
- Compensation and penalties
- A fine or other penalty on record