Military addresses Coupang breach concerns, dismisses security risks

A data breach at Coupang that exposed information from roughly 33.7 million customer accounts has stirred concerns within the Korean military that the detailed delivery records could inadvertently disclose the secret locations of military facilities. Although no security incidents have been reported, military officials say the breach has renewed scrutiny of how personal parcels are managed on and around military installations. The issue came to light after reports that some soldiers had entered building numbers, unit names and personal identifiers into the company’s delivery app to ensure accurate drop-offs. One junior officer said that troops had routinely listed a brigade, battalion and building number, along with names and ranks, because broader addresses often resulted in packages being sent to the wrong location. He added that such information could inadvertently reveal the layout or size of certain facilities. Military officials, however, emphasized that the Coupang data breach is unlikely to translate into direct security risks. Delivery workers do not enter restricted areas, anWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times