{"id":2205400,"date":"2024-06-07T11:51:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T02:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2205400"},"modified":"2024-10-17T15:24:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T06:24:03","slug":"south-korea-grapples-with-data-security-as-chinese-apps-gain-massive-user-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/06\/south-korea-grapples-with-data-security-as-chinese-apps-gain-massive-user-base\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea grapples with data security as Chinese apps gain massive user base"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leaked documents<\/span><\/a> from iSoon, a Chinese state-affiliated hacking group, have unveiled China\u2019s extensive cyber intrusions targeting foreign entities, including South Korea. These revelations highlight the growing risks of data security breaches and cyber espionage by Chinese hacking groups, which pose significant threats to the South Korean government and corporations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The leaked files, which include images, chat logs and a 3-terabyte collection of call logs from South Korea\u2019s LG Uplus telecom provider, provide unprecedented insight into China\u2019s national security data-gathering industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The documents spotlight the increasing sophistication and organization of state-sponsored cyber attacks, ranging from data theft and financial asset compromise to manipulating online platforms for political gains.<\/span><\/p>\n

In response to the growing threat landscape, governments and corporations worldwide are investing significant resources to fortify their cybersecurity defenses. The U.S. has taken a proactive stance, with President Joe Biden <\/span>enacting legislation<\/span><\/a> in April that requires ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its subsidiary within 270 days or face a ban from the U.S. market.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity domain emphasize its susceptibility to ongoing and future malicious cyber assaults and data security risks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The AliExpress App as seen on a smartphone | Image: CardMapr.nl<\/a> via Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

SURGING CHINESE APPS<\/b><\/p>\n

Chinese e-commerce mobile applications have witnessed a <\/span>notable surge in popularity<\/span><\/a> within South Korea over the past year.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>WiseApp and Mobile Index analytics<\/span><\/a>, South Korean Temu users surged from 5.8 million in February to 8.3 million in March alone. Since its launch last year, Temu\u2019s user base in South Korea has skyrocketed elevenfold within just nine months.<\/span><\/p>\n

The sudden popularity of Chinese e-commerce giants has raised significant concerns regarding data security risks.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s Fair Trade Commission is <\/span>examining<\/span><\/a> consumer protection measures, reflecting growing apprehensions. Concurrently, the Korea Internet Corporations Association and other business interest groups have <\/span>emphasized<\/span><\/a> the need to enhance institutional consumer protection frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs apps like TikTok and Temu expand their user base domestically, the potential for data leakage and cyber surveillance through these apps also rises, Yoo Do-jin, a professor of hacking and cyber security at Far East University, told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>. \u201cThis makes concerns about the risk of data leakage due to the increasing use of Chinese apps very valid,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, a Chinese hacking group\u2019s infiltration of LG Uplus has exposed numerous cybersecurity vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

LG Uplus, the only South Korean company on the list of hacking victims, was also the sole company that chose to <\/span>rely on Huawei<\/span><\/a>, a Chinese digital communications technology corporation, despite the U.S. Department of Defense\u2019s 2019 <\/span>protest<\/span><\/a> against the deployment of Huawei and ZTE equipment near U.S. military installations in South Korea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although LG Uplus has <\/span>refuted<\/span><\/a> any association between Huawei and the data breach perpetrated by the hacking group, the incident highlights the potential security risks associated with relying on Chinese technology providers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approximately 79% of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are believed to be Chinese state-sponsored teams, according to Yoo. These groups consistently engage in cyber espionage targeting multinational corporations and government entities, employing tactics like spear phishing and custom backdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The collection of user data through Chinese applications presents an additional avenue for these hacking groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAPT1 uses phishing emails and backdoors to gather intelligence, exploiting the vulnerability of user data stored on Chinese app servers, while APT10 targets Managed Service Providers, indicating the potential for data obtained through Chinese apps to be used across multiple industries,\u201d Yoo said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the cyber attack capabilities of Chinese APT groups and their history of international cyber espionage activities, security issues arising from these apps must be addressed seriously,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends the Dialogue with Young White Hackers event, Oct. 12, 2023 | Image: ROK Presidential Office<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

CHINA\u2019S CYBER OBJECTIVES<\/b><\/p>\n

Distinguishing between the actions of private hackers and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) remains a challenge, as the line between them is often blurred, according to Bruce Dickison, a professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University.<\/span><\/p>\n

While recent attacks in various countries, including <\/span>Palau<\/span><\/a>, may have been orchestrated by private hackers motivated by financial motives, the Chinese government\u2019s involvement cannot be ruled out.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not always clear what they are looking for or what they do with the data once they have it. But it has been a long-term and sustained effort toward the U.S. and other countries,\u201d Dickinson told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the increasing popularity of Chinese social media platforms, such as TikTok, complicates the issue. Although ByteDance <\/span>claims<\/span><\/a> it hasn\u2019t disclosed TikTok\u2019s user data to the Chinese government, <\/span>experts<\/span><\/a> speculate that such potential exists if Beijing requests it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Notably, ByteDance has reportedly <\/span>instructed<\/span><\/a> TikTok employees to transmit substantial amounts of U.S. user data, contradicting TikTok\u2019s assurances of data privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

This situation gives rise to potential scenarios, such as the manipulation of TikTok\u2019s algorithm to disseminate disinformation or the amalgamation of user data with other sources to gain deeper insights into users.<\/span><\/p>\n

Further, the CCP\u2019s legislation, which <\/span>requires<\/span><\/a> Chinese companies to furnish information upon government request, adds another layer of concern to the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Under Xi Jinping\u2019s leadership, China\u2019s cyber-related policies have become increasingly <\/span>aggressive<\/span><\/a>, aligning with Xi\u2019s efforts to consolidate power for internal control and serve China\u2019s interests abroad. This shift also reflects the growing significance of cybersecurity in U.S.-China relations and other diplomatic agendas.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThese actions by Chinese hackers appear to be a response to recent events in South Korea, such as the exposure of alleged secret Chinese police stations operating in South Korea under the guise of restaurants and the strengthening U.S.-ROK alliance,\u201d Song Tae-Eun, an assistant professor at the Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security, told <\/span>Korea Pro<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is highly anticipated that such activities will increase in the future,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Defense ministers Kihara Minoru (left), Lloyd Austin and Shin Won-sik meet on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore to strengthen and institutionalize trilateral security cooperation, June 2, 2024 | Image: ROK Ministry of National Defense via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

SOUTH KOREA\u2019S RESPONSE<\/b><\/p>\n

South Korea has been developing a cybersecurity framework and response protocols to combat foreign cyber threats, spearheaded by its National Intelligence Service and the military\u2019s Cyber Operations Command.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Yoon Suk-yeol administration recently announced the establishment of the <\/span>National Cybersecurity Strategy<\/span><\/a>, which focuses on proactive cyber defense and response to foreign threats, as part of this initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the private sector, the Personal Information Protection Commission and the Korea Internet and Security Agency provide legal regulations and technical support to enhance data protection and assist companies in responding appropriately to data breaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea also has the U.S. as a valuable partner, given the high number of Chinese hacking attempts in both countries. Despite this, bilateral cooperation in both public and private sectors remains limited.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSouth Korea needs to strengthen its cybersecurity cooperation with the U.S. It should also actively collaborate with U.S. IT companies like Amazon and Microsoft. Currently, the country is quite passive in cooperating with them,\u201d Song said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, legislative measures to prevent data breaches, which are proactively implemented in the U.S. and other countries, are largely absent in South Korea.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, India <\/span>imposed<\/span><\/a> a nationwide ban on TikTok and numerous other Chinese apps, such as WeChat, due to privacy and security concerns. Similarly, the United Kingdom, Norway, New Zealand and several other European countries have banned TikTok on lawmakers\u2019 work devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

It remains to be seen whether South Korea will engage in similar debates.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe South Korean government must closely monitor the risks associated with the increasing use of Chinese apps and strengthen necessary legal and technical countermeasures,\u201d Yoo of Far East University said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFurthermore, it is crucial to educate users about the importance of data protection and enhance transparency regarding how data is collected and used.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by John Lee<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Defense & Security<\/span><\/a>Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations<\/span><\/a>Technology & Cyber<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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