Club Tourism, a subsidiary of KNT-CT Holdings, announced on the 31st that approximately 4.32 million records of personal information belonging to internet members may have been leaked as a result of unauthorized access. The information potentially leaked includes members' names, nationalities, addresses and emergency contact details, but does not include passport or credit card information or passwords, the company said.
Club Tourism, a group company of KNT-CT Holdings, disclosed the results of an investigation announced on the 31st, stating that approximately 4.32 million records of member information may have been leaked through unauthorized access. The disclosure emphasized that the leaked information consists of data that can identify individuals.
The information believed to have been affected includes members' names, nationalities, addresses and emergency contact details, while sensitive information such as passport numbers, credit card information and passwords is unlikely to have been included, the company explained. The full scope of the specific data items involved has not been disclosed at this time.
The company said it is continuing to verify the facts and taking steps to prevent the damage from spreading. It was reported to be considering individual notifications and appropriate support for members who may have been affected. Further investigation results and additional guidance are awaited.
The matter has also been reported by Jiji Press, and updates are expected to continue alongside Club Tourism's official announcements. Readers should pay attention to the status of their own member information and any signs of unauthorized use.