The frequent leaks of personal information are emerging as a serious social issue. (Yonhap News TV)
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean job platforms Albamon and Incruit are ramping up efforts to prevent further data breaches following recent hacking incidents that exposed the personal information of tens of thousands of users.
Albamon, a major part-time job listing site, announced that it will begin notifying affected members as early as next week and offer a compensation plan. The company confirmed that 22,473 records—including names, mobile numbers, and email addresses—were compromised after hackers accessed the platform’s resume preview function on April 30, 2025.
A dedicated customer service center was established during the holiday period to assist affected users. Albamon said no secondary damage has been reported so far and that immediate countermeasures have been implemented to block similar hacking attempts.
The breach was reported to the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) within 24 hours of detection, in accordance with Korean data protection law. The commission is now investigating whether the company complied with legal requirements and confirmed that emergency steps—such as blocking malicious IP addresses and enhancing access controls—have been taken.
In a similar incident, rival job portal Incruit also suffered a data leak in March 2025 that exposed user names, genders, and phone numbers. In response, Incruit launched a dedicated privacy protection task force in April to lead investigations, implement urgent fixes, and strengthen security infrastructure.
The task force is focused on improving system vulnerability detection, revamping internal data handling processes, and boosting security awareness among employees. Incruit has also cooperated with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) for further investigation.
The company previously faced regulatory action in 2023, when it was fined ₩70.6 million for a 2020 data breach that affected over 35,000 users.
“Protecting customer data is now our top priority,” an Incruit spokesperson said. “We are fully cooperating with authorities and working to restore public trust through transparent communication and robust security reforms.”
Ashley Song (ashley@koreabizwire.com)
