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KR: Sogang University data breach exposes 180,000 student, staff accounts

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KR: Sogang University data breach exposes 180,000 student, staff accounts

Sogang University in South Korea confirmed a cyberattack that exposed personal information for approximately 180,000 students, alumni, and staff members. The breach involved data linked to the university's integrated login accounts, though the identity of the attacker remains unknown. The university disclosed the incident on Saturday.

Why it matters: South Korean students, alumni, and staff at Sogang University should monitor for credential compromise and identity theft; practitioners managing higher education institutions should review account security and notification protocols.

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