TVING data breach exposes user personal information

Online video service TVING has confirmed a data breach, stating that unauthorized individuals accessed its user database on March 2. The company announced the incident on its website and app, revealing that personal information was leaked.

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We have confirmed that personal information was leaked due to unauthorized access to the database storing user personal information on March 2.

The compromised data includes user IDs, names, birthdates, genders, phone numbers, email addresses, refund account numbers, and passwords. TVING indicated that an unidentified hacker accessed the database containing personal information and transferred files externally.

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We have confirmed that an unidentified hacker accessed the database containing personal information and transferred the personal information files externally.

The extent of the data leak has not been disclosed. TVING stated that it has strengthened security measures and is conducting continuous monitoring since detecting the incident. The company plans to support users through its customer center to address any damages and facilitate relief procedures. To prevent further harm, TVING strongly recommends that users change their passwords on other online services that share the same account information.

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We have immediately strengthened security measures and are conducting continuous monitoring.