LG Uplus, which became embroiled in allegations that it tried to play down the situation despite signs suspicious of hacking, ultimately filed a report with the authorities. As a result, all three mobile carriers were confirmed to have either suffered hacking damage or come under attack.
LG Uplus said on the morning of the 23rd that it reported a suspected hacking incident to the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). The company explained, "So far, the investigation has not confirmed any breach, but we will respond proactively to allay the public's concerns and misunderstandings and in line with the National Assembly's request." It added, "We will also actively cooperate with the ongoing investigation."
Hong Bum-Shik, president of LG Uplus, said at the National Assembly's Science. ICT. Broadcasting. and Communications Committee audit on the 21st that he would be willing to report to KISA as he addressed signs of hacking and allegations of server deletion. At the time, Hong said, "I understood that we report after a breach is confirmed," adding, "We will review more proactively to minimize confusion and clear up misunderstandings."
Meanwhile, in August, the global hacking authority "Frack Magazine" reported that data from 8,938 LG Uplus servers, 42,526 accounts, and 167 employees had been leaked. KISA had already identified signs suspicious of hacking in July and recommended that LG Uplus file a breach report, but the company did not accept it. A field inspection is underway at the recommendation of the Ministry of Science and ICT. In addition, LG Uplus reinstalled the operating system of the server at issue on Aug. 12, fueling controversy over the disposal of the server.