Cybersecurity
Shinhan Bank says data of about 25,000 customers leaked in hacking
Shinhan Bank says personal information of around 25,000 customers was leaked through hacking, including names, phone numbers, income and loan details. The Financial Supervisory Service has sent a team to inspect.
The bank said the leaked information included customers' names, phone numbers, annual income and loan borrowing by customers. The leak occurred Wednesday via hacking, according to the lender. Shinhan Bank said it took emergency steps to minimize potential damage from the leak.
The Financial Supervisory Service sent a team to inspect the data leak. The Yonhap News Agency report did not include further details about how the hack was carried out or what additional measures the bank or regulator might take.