Samsung Electronics Details

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    Samsung Electronics

    Suwon, South Korea • employees • Technology

    Industry

    Technology

    Security Incidents

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    Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, producing a wide range of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and home appliances. Known for its innovative advancements, Samsung consistently pushes the boundaries with cutting-edge products like the Galaxy series and QLED TVs. Headquartered in South Korea, the company has a significant impact on the global market, driving technological progress and enhancing user experiences.

    Security Incidents

    Samsung Electronics Breach of Jul 2022
    Severity Score
    Low

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    In July 2022, Samsung Electronics experienced a significant data breach where a threat actor gained unauthorized access to its internal systems. The breach was attributed to the Lapsus$ hacking group, known for targeting large corporations. Approximately 190GB of sensitive data was compromised, including source code for Samsung's Galaxy devices, algorithms for biometric unlock operations, and confidential data related to Samsung's hardware. The breach raised concerns about the potential exploitation of the leaked information, particularly in terms of security vulnerabilities in Samsung's produ...
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    Severity

    The breach was severe as it involved the exposure of personal information of some Samsung Electronics customers in the United States. The unauthorized third party gained access to Samsung's U.S. systems, indicating a significant security lapse. The breach was discovered in late July but was only reported to affected customers in September.

    Impact

    The breach impacted customers by exposing their personal demographic and contact information. Although stored card data and SSNs were not taken, the breach still resulted in the compromise of sensitive customer data. Samsung confirmed the data breach and took measures to address the incident.

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