Seoul cyber investigators seize data, devices from ‘South Korea’s Amazon’ following data breach

Seoul cyber investigators seize data, devices from ‘South Korea’s Amazon’ following data breach

South Korean police are investigating Coupang’s recent data breach that compromised the personal information of 33.7 million customers. Authorities are using seized devices and data to trace the breach’s origin, highlighting ongoing concerns over data protection and corporate accountability in South Korea. #Coupang #DataBreach

Keypoints

  • South Korean police raided Coupang’s headquarters to investigate a major data breach.
  • Personal details of 33.7 million Coupang customers were compromised in the incident.
  • The suspected attacker is a former Chinese employee who left South Korea after the breach.
  • Investigators are examining how the breach occurred and who leaked the data.
  • The incident has triggered political debate and scrutiny over data protection laws in South Korea.

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