Personal information of Korean Air employees was exposed due to a cyberattack on a partner company providing in-flight services. The breach, caused by a hacker group targeting the airline’s catering and sales supplier, compromised data including names and phone numbers. Korean Air has taken immediate security measures and alerted authorities about the incident to prevent further damage.
The breach is part of a recent trend of data breaches affecting major South Korean businesses like Coupang Inc., KT Corp., and Shinhan Card Co. Korean Air urged its employees to stay cautious of potential secondary threats, such as suspicious messages or emails. The airline emphasized the importance of vigilance in light of the leaked personal data and advised employees to be alert for any signs of cyber threats.
In a separate development, Korean Air has been instructed by the country’s antitrust regulator to revise its mileage integration plan following the merger with Asiana Airlines. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) directed Korean Air to provide a detailed plan within a month, outlining measures for bonus seat usage and seat upgrade services. As part of the merger agreement, Asiana customers will retain the value of their accumulated mileage for a decade post-operations cessation without additional steps required.
