SK Planet reports possible GiftiCon data leak, opens probe
SK Planet says names, phone numbers, emails, coupon serial numbers and refund bank accounts may have been exposed.
SK Planet notified customers on October 29 that personal information linked to its GiftiCon mobile coupon service appeared to have been leaked, according to dailysecu.com. The company said it detected suspicious external access at around 6:40 p.m. on October 28 and has since blocked it.
Data that may have been exposed includes names, phone numbers, emails, purchased coupon serial numbers and refund bank accounts, the company said.
Investigation and compensation
SK Planet said it is investigating the exact scope of the leak and which customers are affected, and has not yet confirmed how many accounts were involved.
The company said leaked coupons will be voided and reissued, with full compensation for actual damages.
SK Planet also warned customers about smishing and phishing messages that impersonate coupon reissuance or refund notices, urging them to treat such contacts with caution.
Quick answers
What data may have been leaked in the SK Planet GiftiCon breach?
Names, phone numbers, emails, purchased coupon serial numbers and refund bank accounts may have been exposed, according to SK Planet.
What is SK Planet doing about the leaked coupons?
The company says leaked coupons will be voided and reissued, and it will fully compensate actual damages.
When did SK Planet detect the suspicious access?
SK Planet says it detected suspicious external access at around 6:40 p.m. on October 28 and has blocked it.