National Diplomatic Academy hit by cyberattack
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The National Diplomatic Academy suffered a breach of its online education system that exposed personal information from MFA employees and overseas diplomats, affecting at least 6,000 people. An attacker reportedly exploited a server vulnerability in April 2025 and kept access for about 10 months before discovery in February 2026. The exposed records reportedly included IDs, names, email addresses, and encrypted passwords, prompting the ministry to block access and strengthen security.
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22.07.2026 23:06 2 articles · 2h ago
South Korea discloses National Diplomatic Academy online education system breach
Initial DisclosureSouth Korea disclosed that hackers breached the National Diplomatic Academy's online education system, exploited a server vulnerability in April 2025, maintained access for about 10 months, and leaked personal information belonging to current and former Ministry of Foreign Affairs personnel, including overseas diplomats. The ministry said it blocked access to the online education system, added security measures, and warned affected individuals to watch for suspicious communications after the compromise was identified in February 2026.
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- South Korea discloses data breach impacting diplomats worldwide — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.07.2026 23:06
- South Korea discloses data breach impacting diplomats worldwide — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 22.07.2026 23:06