Coupang data breach traced to ex-employee who retained system access

Coupang data breach traced to ex-employee who retained system access

A major data breach at Coupang exposed the personal information of 33.7 million customers, linked to a former employee with unauthorized system access. The incident led to police investigations, a CEO resignation, and increased phishing attacks targeting the affected population. #Coupang #DataBreach

Keypoints

  • The breach was caused by a former employee who retained access after leaving Coupang.
  • The incident is considered the worst cybersecurity breach in South Korea’s history.
  • Authorities raided Coupang’s offices to gather evidence, including logs and internal documents.
  • CEO Park Dae-Jun resigned and apologized publicly for the company’s failure to prevent the breach.
  • The breach has sparked widespread phishing scams impersonating Coupang, affecting millions.

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