Personal Information Protection Commission Launches Investigation into Alleged Data Breaches at KT and LG Uplus

No Official Reports Filed, but Investigation Launched Following Complaints and Requests

The Personal Information Protection Commission has launched an official investigation into KT and LG Uplus over suspicions of personal data breaches. The issue has gained traction after a series of unauthorized micro-payment incidents affecting KT users and revelations by an international security media outlet about hacking incidents involving both telecommunications companies.

On September 10, the Commission stated, "Although neither KT nor LG Uplus has separately reported any personal data breaches, requests for investigation from civic groups and infringement reports from micro-payment victims have been continuously filed," announcing the initiation of the investigation. This investigation will focus on determining the circumstances of the incident and verifying whether any personal data was actually leaked.

Previously, the U.S.-based security magazine Phrack disclosed evidence of system hacking at KT and LG Uplus. At the same time, unauthorized micro-payments occurred for some KT users, raising concerns about poor management of telecommunications networks and personal data. The Commission has been confirming the basic facts through media reports, information sharing with related agencies, and interviews with the companies involved, and has now decided to exercise its legal investigative authority.

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