South Korea·Retail·Announced by the organization or a regulator
TNK Factory data breach (Mar 2023)
TNK Factory (South Korea) disclosed a data breach on Mar 8, 2023 affecting 16,702 people. It was caused by a cyberattack. The fine was ₩11.4 million. No compensation has been announced.
What happened
TNK Factory's shopping site was hit when malware was uploaded and executed through unrestricted access permissions, leaking customers' personal information. The company failed to notify affected users individually and was separately fined.
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Facts on record
- Country
- South Korea
- Industry
- Retail
- Announced
- Mar 8, 2023
- Affected
- 16,702 people
- Data exposed
- Not disclosed
- Status
- Announced by the organization or a regulator
- Compensation and penalties
- A fine or other penalty on record
Sources
- 개인정보보호위원회개인정보위, 개인정보보호 법규 위반 4개 사업자 제재