LG Uplus is latest South Korean telco to confirm cybersecurity incident

LG UplusOne of South Korea’s largest telecom operators, confirmed to TechCrunch that it has reported a suspected data breach to Korea’s national cybersecurity watchdog KISA, but did not say when the results of its investigation would be available.

The three major South Korean telecom providers, SK Telecom, KT TelecomAnd now LG Uplus, has reported cyber security incidents in the past six months, pending confirmation from the Korean government.

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT told TechCrunch that the investigation of KT and LG Uplus Launched last monthstill running In a report Companies that may be exposed to cyber attacks SK Telecom’s recent breach.

Back in July, KISA also allegedly Signs of a possible hack have been spotted and LG has asked Uplus to file an official report. In August, LG’s telecom division initially denied any signs of a breach, even Katie reported that Data from users was exposed after connection to unauthorized micro base stations in its network. KISA declined to comment.

The move comes almost two months later Hacking Magazine Frack Hackers from China or North Korea have claimed to have stolen data from around 9,000 LG UPlus servers.

The LG Uplus report comes amid a wave of high-profile hacks in South Korea affecting telecoms, credit card companies, tech startups and government agencies, which have previously highlighted vulnerabilities. As reported by TechCrunch.

South Korea’s fragmented cybersecurity system and shortage of experts have hampered the country’s response to cyber threats.