En.Yna.Co.Kr Sogang University Suffers Major Data Breach Exposing 180,000 Personal Records
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- •180,000 personal records leaked from Sogang University due to a hacking attack.
- •The breach involved sensitive data, including student IDs and passwords.
- •Emergency measures have been implemented, including IP blocking and vulnerability assessments.
Sogang University in Seoul experienced a hacking attack that resulted in the leak of approximately 180,000 pieces of personal information, including student ID numbers, names, affiliations, mobile phone numbers, and passwords. The breach is believed to have occurred due to an unidentified external attack targeting the university's integrated login account system. Among those affected is former President Park Geun-hye. The university became aware of the breach on August 12, 2026, and has since blocked the attacker's IP address and implemented emergency measures. They are collaborating with a cybersecurity firm to assess vulnerabilities and prevent further damage. The incident has been reported to the Personal Information Protection Commission and the education ministry.
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