AliExpress security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving AliExpress, with related coverage.
AliExpress seller account hack costs 8.6 billion won in payouts
Impact: 8.6 billion won in seller settlement payouts
In October 2025, accounts on AliExpress's business portal for sellers in South Korea were hacked. Seller account passwords and settlement accounts were changed, resulting in the theft of 8.6 billion won in settlement payouts and disruptions to payments. AliExpress said it would fully compensate the losses, and police opened a formal investigation after a preliminary inquiry.
Related reports: 10 · last report →AliExpress fined for leaking Koreans' personal data overseas
Impact: Personal data of Koreans
AliExpress was fined 2 billion won for leaking Koreans' personal data overseas. The scale and timing of the leak and the specific circumstances have not been confirmed.
Read on 세이프타임즈 ↗Suspicions of personal data leaks raised over AliExpress and Temu
Suspicions of personal data leaks and the sale of counterfeit goods were raised over Chinese shopping apps AliExpress and Temu. Whether personal data was actually leaked, the extent of the damage, and response measures have not been confirmed.
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