{
  "id": 10372539,
  "title": "BOK faces scrutiny over cybersecurity after staff data breach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/bok-faces-scrutiny-over-cybersecurity-after-staff-data-breach-10372539",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T05:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260928/bok-faces-scrutiny-over-cybersecurity-after-staff-data-breach"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Korea (BOK) is currently under scrutiny for its cybersecurity practices following a recent hacking incident that exposed the personal data of 186 employees. According to data provided to Rep. Lee Jong-wook of the People Power Party (PPP), the breach took place between May and June when hackers infiltrated a GitHub system used for the bank's online training program. The compromised information included the employees' names, email addresses, phone numbers, job titles, responsibilities, and passwords. The bank became aware of the breach on June 11 and promptly informed the affected staff the following day. They also notified the Personal Information Protection Commission about the incident.\n\nThe PPP lawmaker emphasized that the BOK should not dismiss the leak of employees' personal data or the repeated disruptions to its websites. He called for a comprehensive review of the central bank's security system and the implementation of measures to prevent such incidents from recurring. The BOK has acknowledged the incident and taken the necessary steps to address the issue, including notifying the affected employees and informing the relevant regulatory body.",
  "summary": "The Bank of Korea (BOK) is facing scrutiny over its cybersecurity after the personal information of 186 employees was leaked in a hacking incident earlier this year, according to central bank's data submitted to Rep. Lee Jong-wook of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), Monday. The breach occurred between May and June after hackers gained access to a GitHub system used by a contractor…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BOK faces scrutiny over cybersecurity after staff data breach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/bok-faces-scrutiny-over-cybersecurity-after-staff-data-breach",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}