"LG Uplus is facing controversy over how it handled signs of a breach after identifying illegal access to information including server lists, server account credentials and employees' names. Last October, the government launched an investigation after the company reported the suspected data leaks, about three months after the Korea Internet & Security Agency informed it of receiving an anonymous tip of the breach."
"The investigation found that the company upgraded or reinstalled operating systems on key servers and discarded some equipment after officials had warned LG Uplus about suspected data leaks. It wiped logs and made a full forensic reconstruction of the breach impossible, prompting authorities to ask police to investigate on suspicion of obstructing official duties."
KT and LG Uplus, Korea's major telecom companies, are managing consequences from hacking incidents and data breaches causing customer departures and regulatory pressure. KT extended its early termination fee refund deadline to June 30 after customers complained about filing difficulties before the January 31 cutoff. LG Uplus faces investigation for mishandling a breach involving server lists, credentials, and employee names. The company upgraded systems and discarded equipment after being warned about suspected leaks, destroying forensic evidence and prompting police investigation for obstructing official duties. LG Uplus was previously fined for a January 2023 hacking incident.
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