Unauthorised intrusion into Jeonnam Technopark system deletes database
A hacker gained unauthorised access to Jeonnam Technopark's Jeonnam Science and Technology Information System, deleted its database and left a threatening message demanding money. The investigation found poor management of accounts, passwords and access controls, amongst other failings. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed a penalty surcharge of 98 million won and an administrative fine of 3.6 million won.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Jeonnam Technopark
- Incident type
- Hacking & intrusion
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Deletion of the Jeonnam Science and Technology Information System database
- Cause / method
- Unauthorised access due to poor management of accounts, passwords and access controls
- Location
- South Korea
Timeline
- The findings of the investigation into the unauthorised system access and database deletion were published, along with the imposition of a 98 million won penalty surcharge and a 3.6 million won administrative fine.
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