Evidence of selling stolen personal data discovered in hackers' community: gov't
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Online security authorities have identified suspected selling of personal information stolen from Korean medical and educational organizations, as well as online shopping platforms, and advised companies to take precautions, officials said Wednesday.
The Ministry of Science and ICT said the findings were identified through research conducted with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), advising local businesses and organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity activities.
According to the ministry, an unidentified hacking group was suspected of having sold stolen data from local organizations and online shopping malls in a community of hackers from December to Monday.
The ministry said it plans to continue surveillance of the illegal circulation of data online in cooperation with KISA on the dark web, while providing technical support and preventive measures for companies affected by data breaches.