Allies need cooperation on data security, not double standards
The Korean government recently announced the results of their investigation into the hacking of streaming platform Tving. The investigation appears thorough, and the findings are grave. Unidentified hackers stole access keys and compromised highly sensitive information of 39.54 million individuals, along with source code and other technical assets and, crucially, moved these secrets overseas,…
The Korean government has revealed the outcomes of their investigation into the hack of streaming service Tving. The probe appears to be comprehensive, and the results are concerning. An unidentified group of hackers obtained access keys, infiltrated sensitive data of 39.54 million people, along with source code and other technical assets.
Most alarmingly, they transferred these secrets to foreign locations without revealing the attackers' identity or their home country. The Tving breach involved up to 70 types of personal data across 20 categories, such as phone numbers, email addresses, birthdates, and payment histories. Tving failed to comply with the 24-hour breach notification rule, and investigators cautioned that the stolen data could facilitate additional phishing attacks and data theft.
According to all accounts, the South Korean government's reaction – a technical briefing, a clear set of findings, the company's apology, and a referral to the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) to determine penalties at a later date – was measured, professional, and appropriate, although no penalties have been handed out yet.
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