SK Planet's Gifticon service has confirmed indications of a data breach affecting some users' personal information.
According to Yonhap News on October 29, SK Planet detected unusual external access at 6:40 PM the previous day and promptly blocked it.
So far, it is estimated that the personal information of some Gifticon users, including names, phone numbers, emails, purchase coupon serial numbers, and refund account details, has been compromised. The exact extent of the data breach, including the number of affected individuals, is still being assessed.
SK Planet plans to inform users about the specific details of the compromised information and how to check for potential harm through individual text messages and announcements on its website once the investigation is complete.
Additionally, all Gifticons confirmed to have been compromised will be discarded and securely resent. The company has also stated that it will fully compensate customers if they suffer any actual damages due to this incident.
SK Planet urges customers to avoid clicking on links from unknown sources or responding to requests for personal or financial information.
“We sincerely apologize for the concern and inconvenience this incident has caused our customers,” SK Planet stated, adding, “We will thoroughly review our security systems to prevent a recurrence.”
According to Yonhap News on October 29, SK Planet detected unusual external access at 6:40 PM the previous day and promptly blocked it.
So far, it is estimated that the personal information of some Gifticon users, including names, phone numbers, emails, purchase coupon serial numbers, and refund account details, has been compromised. The exact extent of the data breach, including the number of affected individuals, is still being assessed.
SK Planet plans to inform users about the specific details of the compromised information and how to check for potential harm through individual text messages and announcements on its website once the investigation is complete.
Additionally, all Gifticons confirmed to have been compromised will be discarded and securely resent. The company has also stated that it will fully compensate customers if they suffer any actual damages due to this incident.
SK Planet urges customers to avoid clicking on links from unknown sources or responding to requests for personal or financial information.
“We sincerely apologize for the concern and inconvenience this incident has caused our customers,” SK Planet stated, adding, “We will thoroughly review our security systems to prevent a recurrence.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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