2026 IBS Raon — insider leak of 1,894 admin/research cases; undetected ~4 years
Data compromised
1,894 cases of administrative and research materials related to the Raon heavy-ion accelerator (state-funded project)
Technical writeup
Verified via IBS materials submitted to National Assembly (reported Sep 18, 2026). IBS Heavy Ion Accelerator Research Institute confirmed Aug 11, 2026 that ~1,894 administrative/research cases related to Raon were transferred externally; estimated leak time ~2022; institute remained unaware ~four years. Suspect: former team leader in device management who left July 2022. recordsAffected 1894; companyConfirmed true.
Root cause
Suspected insider transfer by former device-management team leader who left July 2022; IBS confirmed external transfer Aug 11, 2026