Data Breach

The operator of Hong Kong's Ngong Ping 360 cable car attraction detected irregularities in its internal network on Thursday and alerted police and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. An investigation confirmed that certain data had been stolen, with the company facing a ransom demand. The firm has apologised to guests, employees, and stakeholders for the incident.

February 25, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Adult entertainment website Frivol has disclosed a data leak that may impact around 479,000 users. The breach involved an open database containing user details. The revelation was reported on February 25, 2026.

Personal information of about 4.5 million members of Seoul's public bike sharing service Ttareungyi is believed to have leaked in 2024, leading to a police investigation. The breach, suspected to be the work of hackers, is thought to have occurred around the time of widespread DDoS attacks on public institutions.

January 20, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

A ransomware group known as NightSpire has claimed responsibility for hacking into Hyatt's systems and stealing data. The group states it has obtained nearly 50GB of files from the hotel chain, which it plans to sell. This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats to the hospitality sector.

E-commerce giant Coupang has announced a 1.68 trillion won compensation plan for 33.7 million users affected by a recent data breach. The package includes 50,000 won in vouchers per person, with distributions starting next month. This follows founder Kim Bom-suk's first public apology over the incident.

December 25, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

South Korean police have started forensic examination of a suspect's laptop, recovered by Coupang in the data breach affecting 33 million customers. The e-commerce firm claims a former employee accessed and saved data from 3,000 accounts but deleted it without external transfer—a statement dismissed by authorities as unverified.