Major Domestic Conglomerates Suffer Data Breaches via Hacked Supplier Procurement Systems
Major domestic conglomerates have recently suffered a series of data breaches, putting them on high alert regarding security. This incident was caused by a hacking attack that exploited vulnerabilities in the procurement systems used by external suppliers, rather than the companies' own internal security networks.
Hackers first targeted the systems of suppliers connected to these large corporations. While companies typically use highly secure internal networks, security loopholes emerged during the process of exchanging data with these partners. As a result, internal corporate information was leaked externally.
Experts point out that this incident once again highlights the importance of supply chain security. No matter how high the security level of a large corporation may be, the entire system can be exposed to risk if the systems of connected suppliers are not secure.
Consequently, the security industry is emphasizing the need to strengthen security using practical artificial intelligence (AI) technology. There is a growing call to establish an integrated security framework that encompasses suppliers by adopting technologies that can operate immediately in the field and rapidly detect threats.
In the wake of this incident, companies are strengthening security inspections of their suppliers. To prevent data leaks, it appears that thorough management of data connection points between companies, along with proactive efforts to adopt the latest security technologies, will be necessary.