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Bank of Korea reveals staff data was hacked this year

Centralbanking • September 28, 2026

The Bank of Korea has revealed that the personal details of 186 staff members were hacked this year, including their names, email addresses, phone numbers, positions, duties and passwords. The Korea Times reported today (September 28) that the breach occurred between May and June, after hackers gained access to a GitHub repository used by a contractor for the central bank’s online training programme.

A BoK spokesperson said the contractor did not notify the central bank of the breach until June

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Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 186 Bank of Korea Employees The personal information of 186 employees at the Bank of Korea (BOK) was leaked due to a hacking incident involving a contractor's GitHub system. The breach occurred between May 9 and June 8, 2026, and was reported to the BOK on June 11. The leaked data included names, email addresses, phone numbers, job titles, and encrypted passwords. This incident is part of a larger trend, as the BOK has faced 135 hacking attempts in the first eight months of 2026, significantly higher than previous years. Since 2021, there have been over 2,000 hacking attempts against the BOK, with most originating from abroad. The BOK has been criticized for its cybersecurity measures and is urged to enhance its security protocols to prevent future incidents. 87 sources 55

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