South Korean ISP 'Infected' Torrenting Subscribers with Malware
South Korea's KT accused of distributing malware to block torrent traffic, affecting Webhard services. Allegations suggest organized hacking for eavesdropping and cost management. Legal scrutiny ensues, revealing network management challenges.
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In South Korea, the Internet provider KT has been accused of distributing malware to over 600,000 subscribers to interfere with and block torrent traffic, particularly affecting Webhard services. These services, popular in South Korea, rely on BitTorrent-assisted file-sharing, which incurs high bandwidth costs for ISPs. The police investigation suggests that KT's actions were an organized hacking attempt, with allegations of planting malware to eavesdrop on subscribers and manipulate their private file transfers. The motive behind KT's distribution of malware remains unclear, with speculation pointing towards managing network-related costs. The ISP claims it aimed to manage network traffic effectively, but the situation has backfired, leading to legal scrutiny and the identification of several individuals of interest. The case highlights the ongoing challenges ISPs face in managing torrent traffic and the potential consequences of resorting to malware to address network management issues.
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