Case Study: Hyundai Capital

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Author: umvcass5
Published Date: May 28, 2025

Hyundai Capital hacker nabbed

The 39-year-old man, surnamed Shin, was arrested in the Philippines and extradited to Korea on Dec. 14, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) said.

Background and Objectives of Implementation

April 2011 Hack
420,000 customers’ (~24%) personal information leaked in breach (~2 months) by unidentified hacker

Damages
~$100,000 USD lost directly to hacker; 13,000 clients’ passwords stolen

Implementation Details and Key Initiatives

Implementation Details
WSS was integrated into Hyundai Capital’s on-premise and hybrid cloud infrastructure. The deployment focused on securing critical web servers against web shells, malicious scripts, and unauthorized modifications.

Key Initiatives

Integration with existing SIEM systems for streamlined alert management

Real-time monitoring of web server file systems

Automatic detection and isolation of web shells and malware

Strengthened response capabilities against APTs and defacement attempts

Feedback from Customers

Hyundai Capital’s internal security team reported increased confidence in their web server protection, stating that WSS significantly reduced manual workload and improved detection speed. The solution’s lightweight architecture and real-time response capabilities were particularly appreciated, contributing to enhanced operational stability and customer trust.

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2 responses to “Case Study: Hyundai Capital”

  1. umvcass5 Avatar
    umvcass5

    네 안녕하세요. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?

    1. ShellKim Avatar
      ShellKim

      네 안녕하세요. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?