BOK faces scrutiny over cybersecurity after staff data breach
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is facing scrutiny over its cybersecurity after the personal information of 186 employees was leaked in a hacking incident earlier this year, according to central bank's data submitted to Rep. Lee Jong-wook of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), Monday. The breach occurred between May and June after hackers gained access to a GitHub system used by a contractor…
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is under investigation for its cybersecurity after a hacking incident exposed the personal data of 186 employees in 2023. The breach occurred between May and June when hackers infiltrated a GitHub system utilized by a contractor for the BOK's online training program. The compromised information comprised employees' names, email addresses, phone numbers, job titles, responsibilities, and passwords.
The bank only learned of the breach on June 11 and notified the affected personnel the following day. The Personal Information Protection Commission was subsequently informed of the incident. A PPP lawmaker criticized the central bank, emphasizing that the BOK must critically examine the reasons behind the repeated security lapses, overhaul its security infrastructure, and implement measures to avert future occurrences.
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