▲ Yonsei University's Sinchon Campus
Yonsei University's portal service has been hacked, leading to the leakage of personal information belonging to approximately 10,000 people, including current students.
Yonsei University's Office of Information and Communications announced through a notice regarding the personal data leak today (October 22), stating, "It has been confirmed that personal information of some members was leaked due to unauthorized external access to the Yonsei Portal Service," and adding, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern due to this incident."
The leaked information includes student IDs, mobile phone numbers, email addresses, and certain system administration information of current and former students.
However, Yonsei University explained, "Unique identification information, such as resident registration numbers, and sensitive information were not included."
Immediately after confirming the hacking, Yonsei University took measures such as blocking the leakage path and requesting an investigation from law enforcement agencies.
Detailed information, including the specific leaked items for each individual, can be found in the notices on the main Yonsei University website starting at 1 p.m.
Yonsei University stated, "We will do our utmost to prevent a recurrence."
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