GS E&C data breach exposes blind spots in Korea's smart apartments
When Park, a 56-year-old homemaker living in an apartment complex in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, heard that GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) had recently detected unauthorized access to a system containing residents’ personal information, the news struck a nerve. “Sure, I’ve had my personal information exposed in the Coupang and SK Telecom data breaches, among many others. Over time, I found…
On February 22, 2023, GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) disclosed an unauthorized access incident to a system storing residents' personal data within a Suwon, Gyeonggi Province apartment complex. The 56-year-old homemaker, Park, expressed her unease, citing previous data breaches and feeling increasingly vulnerable. The compromised information could expose sensitive details about her household, including apartment access and package deliveries, as smart technology for everyday tasks is prevalent in newer developments.
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