The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) stated that Coupang's data leak affected at least 4.34 million non-members, in addition to 33.22 million members. The commission emphasized that the full extent of the leak is difficult to ascertain due to deleted app logs, and the risk of secondary damages remains high.
South Korea has fined e-commerce giant Coupang a record $408 million for a data leak that exposed over 33 million customers' personal information and for failing to report the breach within 72 hours. The company plans to challenge the fine in court.
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission fined Coupang 624.68 billion won for violating safety obligations and illegally collecting personal data, leading to a leak affecting 37.5 million users.
Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations were marred by a security lapse exposing player passport details, including Lionel Messi's. The leak occurred via an official team sheet distributed before a friendly against Iceland in Alabama. Despite this, Argentina won the match 3-0.
China's cybersecurity watchdog warns against third-party AI 'skills' packages that bypass safety guardrails or offer crypto-mining functions, citing risks of data leaks and money laundering. Users are advised to use official channels and limit permissions.
China's Ministry of State Security warns developers about risks of using 'AI relay services' for accessing overseas AI models, citing data leaks, privacy breaches, and illicit data trading concerns.
Visual Arts, the company behind the game brand "Key," announced on June 4th that personal information, including customer names, addresses, and supplier My Numbers, may have been leaked due to unauthorized access. The leak was discovered after master data for the new game "anemoi" was found on an overseas site.
South Korean OTT platform TVING experienced a personal information leak, exposing user IDs, names, birthdates, and contact details. The company's lack of transparency regarding the scale of the breach is causing user anxiety and raising concerns about platform trust and industry-wide security standards.
China's Ministry of State Security warns researchers about data security risks, citing cases of leaked sensitive information through international publications, cloud storage, social media posts, and academic exchanges. Leaks can jeopardize careers and national security, with specific advice given on data handling and reporting suspicious activities.
Lithuania is on high alert for cyber attacks following a massive data leak of over 600,000 entries from national registers, suspected to be the work of a foreign country, possibly Russia. Cybersecurity measures have been implemented, and officials warn of potential espionage against intelligence officers, military, and diplomats.
McDonald's France has implemented corrective measures after a data leak allowed fraudsters to access and use customer loyalty points for discounts. The company reset account credentials as a precaution, stating no sensitive financial data was compromised.
Referee John Beaton and his family are under police surveillance after personal details were leaked online. A 19-year-old man has been charged with a data protection offense.
Scottish FA states referee John Beaton and his family are under police surveillance after personal details were leaked online. A 19-year-old has been charged with a data protection offense.
Scottish FA states referee John Beaton and his family are under police surveillance following an online leak of personal details. A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a data protection offence.
Scottish FA states referee John Beaton and his family are under police surveillance following an online leak of personal details. A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a data protection offense.
Scottish FA confirms referee John Beaton and his family are under police surveillance after personal details were leaked online. A 19-year-old man has been arrested for a data protection offense.
Scottish FA confirms referee John Beaton and his family are under police protection following an online leak of personal details. A 19-year-old man has been arrested for a data protection offense.
A global data leak involving learning platform Canvas has exposed the personal information of more than 72,000 students and staff across Hong Kong educational institutions, with authorities warning of further threats targeting those affected. As of Tuesday, seven local educational institutions had reported data breaches to the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, including major universities such as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Polytechnic University and City...
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's data protection watchdog has concluded i...
Coupang Inc. has denied allegations that it lobbied U.S. government officials to pressure the South Korean government following a data leak controversy that emerged in November. The e-commerce company rejected claims that its lobbying activities involved security-related issues, calling such assertions unfounded. According to disclosures under the U.S. Lobbying Disclosure Act, Coupang said its lobbying efforts focused on promoting economic cooperation between Seoul and Washington, expanding professional visa opportunities, and plans to expand investment in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.
Coupang Inc. spent $1.09 million on U.S. lobbying in Q1 2025, including outreach to the White House, Congress, Commerce Department and U.S. Trade Representative, since its data leak scandal erupted in South Korea in November. South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in January, who requested both governments manage the issue to prevent misunderstandings affecting the bilateral alliance.
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- The data protection regulator said Thursday it has f...
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