80,000 Records Leaked: Shinsegae I&C Confirms Major Internal Data Breach
Shinsegae I&C reports a data breach affecting 80,000 employees and subcontractors. Compromised data includes IDs and IP addresses. No customer info was leaked.
80,000 personal records just vanished from the internal network of Shinsegae I&C. The IT arm of South Korea's retail giant confirmed that employee and subcontractor data was compromised, though they say customer info remains safe. It's a stark reminder that even the biggest players aren't immune to digital intruders.
Internal Intranet Under Siege
According to Yonhap, the breach affected roughly 80,000 staff members. Compromised data includes corporate ID numbers, names, departments, and even IP addresses. The leak occurred within the company's internal intranet system, a space usually reserved for secure employee communication and operations.
Malware Suspected in the Aftermath
Shinsegae I&C first detected the anomaly on Wednesday, December 24. By Friday afternoon, they had officially reported the incident to the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). While the investigation is ongoing, early reports point to a malware infection as the primary culprit. The company's IT unit has launched an emergency inspection to patch vulnerabilities and prevent further exposure.
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