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Tving hack also leaks \'digital resident number\', raising fears of secondary harm

A data breach at South Korean streaming platform Tving has expanded fears of secondary harm after linked information (CI) was included among leaked items. An unidentified hacker allegedly gained unauthorised access to Tving’s user database and sent customer data outside the company. Authorities including the Ministry of Science and ICT, KISA and the Personal Information Protection Commission have launched investigations, while experts warn CI can enable identity theft when combined with other personal details.

AI & Enterprise

KOMBC to conduct emergency inspection of Tving after customer CI leak

The Korea Office of Media, Broadcasting and Communication will conduct an emergency inspection of how streaming service Tving manages customer connecting information (CI) following a personal data leak. Starting on June 4, the regulator will check whether CI was processed within the purpose for which it was provided, whether CI is encrypted during storage and transmission, and whether an incident response plan was established. It may impose fines or corrective orders if violations are confirmed.

Telecommunications & Media

TVING posts 19.2 billion won Q1 operating loss, down 6.5 billion won year-on-year

TVING, a streaming service, posted an operating loss of 19.2 billion won in the first quarter, narrowing the loss by 25.3 percent from a year earlier. Revenue rose 20.7 percent to 107.3 billion won. Subscribers grew 37.3 percent over the past year as partnership products expanded, and advertising revenue increased 35.3 percent, helped by exclusive content and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBC).