180,000 cases of personal info leaked from Sogang University; ex-President Park believed to be affected
Sogang University in Seoul came under a hacking attack, and some 180,000 pieces of personal information of students, graduates, faculty and others were leaked, officials said Saturday. Former President Park Geun-hye is believed to be among those affected. The school said it has confirmed circumstances where some information was leaked due to an unidentified outside attack on its integrated login…
Sogang University in Seoul suffered a hacking attack, resulting in the leak of around 180,000 personal details, according to officials on Saturday. Former President Park Geun-hye is suspected to be among the victims. The school disclosed that some information was exposed due to an unknown external attack on its integrated login account data.
The compromised information comprises student identification numbers, names, affiliations, mobile phone numbers, and passwords. University authorities became aware of the breach on Friday, three days post the incident. In response, the university promptly blocked the IP address employed in the assault, implemented emergency measures, and notified the Personal Information Protection Commission and the education ministry about the incident.
Emergency response efforts have been successfully concluded, and the university is currently examining potential vulnerabilities in the internal server. The institution is collaborating with an external cybersecurity firm to implement measures aimed at preventing further damage, which include enhancing the monitoring system. Former President Park Geun-hye is rumored to be among those affected by the leak.
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