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Cyberattacks on SK Telecom, KT, Lotte Card Spur Government Crackdown

Cyberattacks on SK Telecom, KT, Lotte Card Spur Government Crackdown

SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Monday the government will overhaul data protection systems at telecoms and financial companies following a series of security breaches at mobile carriers and a credit card issuer. Kim made the remark during an emergency government meeting convened to discuss responses to the hacking incidents [...]

From SIM Hacks to Payment Fraud, Korean Consumers Fear for Mobile Security

From SIM Hacks to Payment Fraud, Korean Consumers Fear for Mobile Security

SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s telecommunications industry is reeling after a fresh wave of security breaches left consumers questioning the integrity of mobile networks, just months after a massive SIM card hacking scandal at SK Telecom. The latest blow came at KT, where hackers exploited vulnerabilities in unauthorized micro base stations, or [...]

Marine Corps to Help Guard Naval Bases in Wake of Security Breaches

Marine Corps to Help Guard Naval Bases in Wake of Security Breaches

SEOUL, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The defense ministry announced a series of measures to beef up the security of military bases in the wake of embarrassing civilian intrusions, including improving CCTVs and other surveillance systems and mobilizing Marine Corps troops to help guard naval bases. The ministry unveiled these measures after Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo [...]