(LEAD) South Korean financial firms confirm data breach of customer data

South Korean financial institutions have recently confirmed data breaches involving customer information, according to reports from Yonhap News Agency. Daishin Securities, Mirae Asset Global Investments, and crypto exchange Bithumb all reported incidents, with Daishin Securities disclosing that 38,490 customers' personal data was compromised.

The brokerage revealed that sensitive details, such as names, email addresses, and mobile phone numbers, were exposed after detecting unauthorized access by hackers last week. Daishin Securities has initiated an investigation in collaboration with relevant authorities and has notified affected customers regarding the leak. They have also assured that if the breach results in any damage, they will provide compensation as per the applicable laws.

Meanwhile, Bithumb disclosed that a cyber attack from an external party resulted in some of its customers' personal information being leaked. Financial authorities have initiated an inspection into the data breach involving Mirae Asset Global Investments.