South Korea warns diplomats they could be at risk following hack on education system
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A breach in an education system putting diplomats at risk underlines how soft targets in one domain can expose high-value identities in another. Map your own indirect exposure — HR, training, and third-party portals often hold the data that makes your senior people vulnerable.
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