Personal data exposed through loan application page on bank's main website
Incident follows pattern of recent hacking attacks on financial firms
OK Savings Bank has confirmed that personal data belonging to 183 customers was leaked and has reported the incident to financial authorities.
According to financial industry sources Tuesday, OK Savings Bank discovered that customer information had been exposed through the loan application page on its main website. The number of affected customers is fewer than 200, with the current count at approximately 183.
The incident appears to follow a pattern similar to recent hacking attacks in the financial sector. Some analysts say the case resembles earlier breaches, given that the targeted page was a loan consultation and application portal.
OK Savings Bank is investigating the exact cause of the leak and the full extent of the damage. Financial authorities are also expected to examine the circumstances of the incident based on the report filed by the bank.
As data breaches caused by hacking continue to hit the financial sector, calls are growing for a thorough review of cybersecurity management practices at non-bank financial institutions.
won@heraldcorp.com
