KB Kookmin Bank finds 2,091 more people affected by data leak
KB Kookmin Bank said Monday an additional 2,091 people were found to have had their personal information compromised in a hacking incident early this month. The discovery increased the total number of people affected to 2,210 after 119 people were confirmed on Oct. 2 to have had their personal data leaked. The additional people comprise 1,631 customers and 460 company executives and employees,…
KB Kookmin Bank revealed on Monday that an additional 2,091 individuals had their personal information exposed in a hacking incident that began earlier this month. This brings the total number of affected individuals to 2,210, following the confirmation of 119 people being impacted on October 2. The newly discovered individuals consist of 1,631 customers and 460 company executives and employees, according to the bank.
The increase in affected individuals was not the result of further hacking attacks but was instead identified through a thorough examination of the data and processes related to the initially compromised system, the bank explained. The bank expressed deep regret to its customers for not being able to accurately gauge the extent of the data leak in the initial stages.
Moving forward, the bank pledged to take all necessary measures to prevent any future occurrences and safeguard its customers' information. Earlier reports indicated that the leaked data included the names, phone numbers, and addresses of the 119 affected individuals. KB Kookmin Bank was among several financial institutions that experienced a series of hacking incidents early in the month.
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