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DOUZONE BIZON server breach raises wider concerns over client data exposure

First reported · Last reported · 27 related reports

Two security breaches were confirmed at DOUZONE BIZON, raising the possibility that personal data belonging to client companies and third parties whose data those clients held may have been leaked. Historical records of companies whose services had ended may also have been affected, and as of November 5, 28 companies and institutions had issued notices of possible data leaks. DOUZONE BIZON voluntarily reported the incidents to the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) and disclosed progress on security investments totaling 16 billion won. The government deemed the incidents serious and launched a joint public-private investigation, while whether data was actually leaked and the scope of any leak remain under investigation.

Key facts

Affected organization
DOUZONE BIZON
Incident type
Data breach
Occurred / detected
Not confirmed
Scale of damage
As of November 5, 28 companies and institutions had issued notices of possible personal data leaks; the actual scale of any leak remains unconfirmed
Cause / method
Backup server compromise
Location
South Korea

If your data was exposed

View DOUZONE BIZON notice ↗
  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 organization’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 Center ↗Korean National Police Agency cybercrime report ↗Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee ↗

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Timeline

  1. A joint public-private investigation team began investigating the two security breaches at DOUZONE BIZON.
  2. DOUZONE BIZON disclosed follow-up measures for the breaches and progress on security investments totaling 16 billion won.
  3. The Korean Association of Certified Public Tax Accountants began coordinating a joint response to the DOUZONE BIZON breaches and strengthening information protection for tax accountants and taxpayers.
  4. The number of companies and institutions that had issued notices of possible personal data leaks reached 28.
  5. Historical records of companies that had terminated their services and personal data of third parties entrusted to client companies were also found to be potentially affected.
  6. Institutions in South Jeolla and North Jeolla were also reported to have issued notices of possible personal data leaks.

Also affected by this incident

27 related reports

The summary and key facts are written by AI from related reports and may contain errors. Check the original articles and the organization’s official statements for accurate details.