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Incruit hack leaks personal data of about 7.3 million people

First reported · Last reported · 15 related reports

Incruit was attacked by external hackers from 19 January to 4 February 2025, leaking the personal data of about 7.3 million people. The data included names, genders and mobile phone numbers, and for some users, education, work history, personal statements, qualifications, training history and awards. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) launched an investigation and in October imposed a fine of KRW 463 million.

Key facts

Affected organisation
Incruit
Incident type
Data breach
Occurred / detected
2025-01-19
Scale of damage
Personal data of about 7.3 million people and CV information of some users
Cause / method
Attack by external hackers
Location
South Korea

If your data was exposed

View Incruit notice ↗

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  1. Don’t tap links in texts, calls or emails that mention this incident and offer compensation, refunds or breach checks. Check directly on the organisation’s official website or app.
  2. If you’ve suffered harm, report it. Call 118 (no area code) for privacy violations, contact the police for financial losses, and apply for dispute mediation to seek compensation.Personal Information Infringement Report Centre ↗Korean National Police Agency cybercrime report ↗Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee ↗

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Timeline

  1. An attack by external hackers to steal personal data began.
  2. The attack period during which the personal data leak was confirmed to have occurred ended.
  3. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) launched an investigation into the Incruit personal data leak.
  4. It emerged that education, work history, personal statements and other details of some users had also been leaked.
  5. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed a fine of KRW 463 million on Incruit.

15 related reports

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