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Cyberattacks Expose Over 1 Million Records at Seoul Megachurches

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South Korean megachurches investigate cyberattacks exposing data of hundreds of thousands

Yoido Full Gospel Church and Sarang Church are investigating suspected cyberattacks that may have exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands of congregants, with over 1 million records and 47.3GB of data including offerings and personal information compromised. Evidence suggests AI tools may have been used in the attacks, according to the churches and cybersecurity firm Oasis Security.

Oct 7, 2026·5 sourcesSouth KoreaAI securityAI privacy & surveillanceData breaches
South Korean megachurches investigate cyberattacks exposing data of hundreds of thousands
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