A former Coupang employee attempted to destroy evidence by smashing his MacBook Air and disposing of it in a river, but forensic investigation recovered the device. The breach affected over 33 million accounts, with limited user data accessed and no transfer to third parties, according to Coupang. #CoupangDataBreach #ForensicInvestigation
Keypoints
- The former employee used an internal security key to access user data during the breach.
- The perpetrator’s story was confirmed through forensic evidence, supporting his confession.
- Limited user data from approximately 3,000 accounts was retained, including personal details and building access codes.
- Coupang partnered with cybersecurity firms like Mandiant, Palo Alto Networks, and Ernst & Young for the investigation.
- The company reassured customers by indicating the breach was smaller than initially feared and announced a compensation plan.
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