A number of Korean websites, including Epson, HSBC and domain registrar Gabia, have been hacked, apparently by Turkish hackers.The state-run Korea Internet Security Agency has reported over 6,000 hacking incidents this year.
South Korean domain registrar Gabia has been hacked, exposing over 100,000 domains and 350,000 users.
The website of HSBC Korea was also hacked, paralysing it for over an hour — leaving customers unable to access their online banking.
Epson Korea said that its website was hacked, and warned users to change their passwords.
The hacker, known as ‘TG’ defaced pages with their Twitter account and picture.The Korea Herald says "Epson said it has failed to trace or identify the hackers." It is thought in some cases, data may have been stolen and widespread disruption to services caused.
South Korea has suffered many hacks as of late — with many concerned at the security of one of the world’s most Internet-connected country.
At the end of July, hackers exposed the information from about 35 million users of South Korean social networking sites.
