Coupang’s Data Breach: When “Rocket Delivery” Turns Into “Rocket Leak” for 33.7 Million Customers

Coupang, South Korea’s “Amazon,” has admitted to a data breach affecting 33.7 million customers. Their renowned Rocket Delivery service turned into an express lane for personal data, with information spanning names to order histories. Thankfully, payment details remain secure. Stay alert for impersonation calls—Coupang’s data leak is no laughing matter!

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Hot Take:

South Korean retail giant Coupang has managed to inadvertently transform its famed “Rocket Delivery” into a “Rocket Giveaway” of personal data. When they said they deliver fast, who knew it included our private details blasting off to the wrong hands faster than you can say “Oops”? With 33.7 million customers’ data exposed, it seems their next-day delivery prowess might need a little more cybersecurity TLC. Maybe they should consider swapping the cardboard boxes for some ironclad security locks, eh?

Key Points:

  • 33.7 million Coupang customer accounts exposed in a data breach.
  • Data leaked includes names, emails, phone numbers, and order histories.
  • Login credentials and payment details reportedly remain secure.
  • Breach suspected to stem from a former employee using an active key.
  • Incident under investigation by Korean authorities and independent security experts.

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