Yegaram Savings Bank confirmed on October 3 that customer personal information was compromised due to a hacking incident.
On October 2, the bank posted a notice from its CEO on its website, stating, "We confirmed that an unidentified hacker accessed a server containing customer personal information on September 30, 2026, and that data was leaked." The bank expressed its sincere apologies for the distress caused to customers.
The leaked information includes customer names, birth dates, and contact details.
Upon discovering the breach, Yegaram Savings Bank immediately suspended related services and blocked external IP addresses. The bank has also enhanced security monitoring to prevent further damage. Additionally, it has established a customer service center to assist affected clients.
The bank plans to verify issues reported through the customer service center and support necessary recovery procedures.
Yegaram Savings Bank urged customers to be cautious of suspicious calls, emails, and messages, and to utilize identity theft protection services.
It also advised customers to contact the designated department for reporting any suspicious communications or inquiries regarding potential misuse of their personal information.
Previously, Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Hana Bank also experienced hacking incidents that resulted in customer data breaches.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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