Regulator says about 100,000 personal records exposed in hacks of 16 banks
South Korea's Financial Services Commission reports roughly 100,000 personal data items, such as emails and phone numbers, were compromised at 16 financial institutions.
The regulator disclosed that a series of cyber intrusions this month affected multiple banks, including KB Kookmin Bank and Shinhan Bank. About 100,000 records containing names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers appear to have been leaked. Authorities said account numbers and credit-card details were not part of the breach, and the affected firms are reviewing whether additional data were exposed.
Why it matters
A large leak of personal data from multiple banks raises privacy concerns and could lead to future fraud attempts.
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