KB Kookmin Bank finds 2,091 more people affected by data leak

Seoul, Oct. 26 - KB Kookmin Bank announced on Monday that an additional 2,091 individuals had their personal information exposed in a recent hacking incident. This brings the total number of affected individuals to 2,210, following the confirmation of 119 people on October 2 who had their data leaked. The extra 2,091 individuals consist of 1,631 customers and 460 company executives and employees, according to the bank.

The increase in the affected number was not due to further hacking attacks but rather a thorough analysis of data and processes linked to the system that initially faced an attack, the bank disclosed. A bank spokesperson expressed regret for not being able to accurately determine the scale of the breach in the initial stages. The bank assured its commitment to preventing future occurrences and protecting its customers.

Initially, KB Kookmin Bank disclosed that the leaked information comprised the names, phone numbers, and addresses of the 119 individuals affected. The financial institution was among several that experienced a series of hacking incidents early this month.