Gmarket Reports Unauthorized Use of E-Coupon PINs to KISA

Gmarket announced today (October 30) that it has reported to the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) after confirming circumstances where some customers' e-coupon PIN numbers were unauthorizedly registered and used by third parties.

The company explained that as soon as it confirmed the relevant circumstances, it blocked the unauthorized external access route and completed emergency security measures for the related systems.

Stating that the exact scale of damage and the cause have not yet been determined, Gmarket stated that it plans to identify the exact cause and scope of impact through a thorough analysis while posting customer notification notices on its homepage.

The company added that it plans to implement prompt and active compensation measures for customers whose damages are confirmed due to unauthorized use or other issues.

Gmarket stated, "We will faithfully cooperate with the investigation by relevant authorities while further strengthening our security management system to protect customer information."

The previous day, it was confirmed that some user information, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, purchased coupon serial numbers, and refund accounts, was leaked from SK Planet's Gifticon service.

(Photo provided by Gmarket, Yonhap News)
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