Website Temporarily Inaccessible Again: Yes24, Reeling After Ransomware Strike Just 2 Months Ago
Yes24, a popular book and ticket platform in South Korea, has restored its services following a ransomware attack that took place on August 11, 2025. The attack disrupted the company's website and app for approximately seven hours.
In response to the incident, Yes24 immediately took its systems offline to prevent further damage and launched a thorough security check. However, details about the attackers or whether a ransom demand was made have not been disclosed. A forensic investigation or security check is currently underway, but specifics about law enforcement involvement or progress in identifying the culprits have not been released.
In a move to make amends for the inconvenience caused, Yes24 has announced that it will offer 5,000 won vouchers as compensation to customers affected by the attack. The company's co-CEOs have also issued an apology and pledged to take steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
Despite the disruption, Yes24 resumed ticket sales soon after restoring services. The company has not made any public offers of refunds or customer reparations related to these incidents, but it is worth noting that past attacks have caused delays and disruptions to ticket sales for high-profile K-pop concerts.
As of now, the investigation into the Yes24 ransomware attack is ongoing, and updates are expected to be provided in due course. The company urges its customers to stay vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.
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[1] In the wake of the August 11, 2025 ransomware attack, the Yes24 management has pledged to beef up its cybersecurity measures as part of their business defense strategy to protect customer information and prevent similar incidents in the future.
[2] As the investigation into the Yes24 ransomware attack continues, industry experts are analyzing the latest technology trends in cybersecurity to predict potential threats and help businesses, including Yes24, fortify their digital defenses.
[3] Amid the Yes24 ransomware attack, books focusing on the challenges and solutions in technology and cybersecurity have witnessed an increased interest among readers, many them being eager to understand the complexities of the digital world and safeguard their personal and financial information online.
