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Summary: LG Uplus is latest South Korean telco to confirm cybersecurity incident Crunch

1. LG Uplus, a major South Korean telecom operator, has reported a suspected data breach to KISA (Korea's national cybersecurity watchdog). The investigation results are yet to be announced.

2. In the past six months, all three major South Korean telecom providers have experienced cybersecurity incidents, with ongoing investigations by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

3. High-profile hacks in South Korea, affecting various sectors including telecoms, credit card companies, tech startups, and government agencies, have been on the rise, highlighting vulnerabilities in South Korea's fragmented cybersecurity system and the shortage of experts.
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LG Uplus, a South Korean telecom operator, has reported a suspected data breach to KISA; three major providers have experienced cyber incidents in six months. Multiple high-profile hacks have targeted sectors like telecoms, credit card companies, tech startups, and government agencies in South
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/28/lg-uplus-is-latest-south-korean-telco-to-confirm-cybersecurity-incident/#summary

Date: Oct. 29, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-29

Created: 2025/10/29 18:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:10

Last Read: 2025/10/30 09:06