Safety
Series of Cyberattacks Targets South Korean Brokerages and Crypto Exchanges
· Reviewed by the editor
South Korean authorities are conducting extensive security checks after multiple financial institutions and digital platforms suffered data breaches. Daishin Securities reported unauthorized access to personal information belonging to 38,490 customers, with Mirae Asset and cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb also impacted. The security issues also caused temporary service disruptions for consumers attempting to redeem digital vouchers and retail coupons at cinemas and cafes.
So what
If you use South Korean financial, crypto, or retail apps, update your account passwords immediately and activate two-factor authentication.