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SK Telecom to Launch Free SIM Replacement Program After Cyberattack

The telecom giant offers free USIM and eSIM replacements for 23 million customers following a data breach, with services starting April 28.

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This photo provided by SK Telecom Co. shows the company's headquarters in Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang issued a public apology for the data breach caused by a malware attack, which may have exposed subscriber USIM data.
  • The free replacement program, including eSIMs, will begin at 10 a.m. on April 28 at T World stores and airport roaming centers nationwide.
  • Customers who replaced SIMs at their own expense between April 19 and April 27 will be reimbursed retroactively for the full cost.
  • The program extends to users of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) relying on SK Telecom’s infrastructure, with details to be announced by individual MVNOs.
  • SK Telecom has elevated its Fraud Detection System to the highest level and plans to enhance its SIM Protection Service next month to bolster security.