Often times, the data breaches that make the news surround the details of a business, school, government, or hospital being struck with a data breach, but most recently, an uncommon attack occurred which directly impacts the lives of the individuals affected. According to South Korean officials, a malware attack targeted and exposed personal information for 1,000 North Korean defectors.
The leak exposed the names, birth dates and addresses of 997 defectors who live in regions of South Korea. Although no harm or damage has been observed due to the leak, it is important to note that this data breach acknowledges the level of capabilities of cybercriminals in current day. The defectors who were exposed have been living in secrecy since defecting, relying on the South Korean government to protect them from this type of vulnerability.
According to South Korean officials, Hana Centers were set up by the South Korea government in 2010 to help North Korea refugees integrate into and establish stable lives in the country by helping with counseling, resettlement costs, medical expenses, children’s education and employment. Today 25 centers support about 30,000 North Korean refugees living in South Korea.
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