The new measures will include stricter requirements over payment authentication for online game websites and mobile payment services, a financial application store service to prevent mobile device users from downloading phishing applications and tightening security when issuing accredited certificates.
The has been made after financial details from about 230 credit card users of BC card and KB Kookmin Card were hacked over five days in November 2012. The stolen information was used for online game payments and resulted in about USD 149,490 in losses.
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