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South Korea's Kakao Games Apologizes After Hack Exposes Data of 140 Users — BigGo Finance

Kakao Games

Kakao Games said an external hacking attack exposed personal data from its Partners and RINK services, affecting 140 users. The company reported abnormal access detected on September 12 and confirmed the leak on September 14.

Kakao Games disclosed that attackers exploited vulnerabilities in two service systems to gain unauthorized access. The exposed data mainly included identification codes and some country codes, while passwords, names, and contact details were not included. The company said it blocked the attack path and related accounts, strengthened security controls, and reported the incident to authorities. It also warned users about possible phishing, smishing, voice phishing, and account takeover attempts using the leaked information.

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Last updated: September 22, 2026