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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Catherine Armecin Martin

South Korea OB/GYN IP Camera Hack Leaks Patient Examination Footage to Illegal Overseas Adult Sites

South Korean hospital CCTV leak exposes patients and raises security concerns. (Credit: Sasin Tipchai/Pixabay)

South Korean police are investigating the suspected leakage of medical surveillance footage after JTBC reported that videos showing examinations, surgery and other activity inside hospitals were circulating on overseas websites it described as illegal.

The broadcaster said at least 100 people had their faces or bodies exposed in the material. Some private clinics and university hospitals were identifiable, and most of the facilities identified in its investigation were obstetrics and gynaecology clinics.

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