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Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions

BBC News·June 11, 2026
Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions

Korea has imposed a $400 million fine on an e-commerce giant due to a significant data breach. The breach affected approximately 37.5 million users, resulting in the exposure of their private data. This penalty is a record fine, highlighting the severity of the incident and the importance of data protection. The fine serves as a significant consequence for the company's failure to safeguard user information.

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