정보 유출
The unauthorized release or theft of private or confidential information, such as personal data or business secrets.
Examples
3 of 5비밀번호를 자주 바꿔야 정보 유출을 막을 수 있어.
You have to change your password frequently to prevent information leaks.
개인 정보 유출의 법적 책임에 대한 학술적 논의가 활발하다.
Academic discussions on legal liability for personal information leaks are active.
회사는 정보 유출 방지를 위해 보안 시스템을 강화했습니다.
The company strengthened its security system to prevent information leaks.
Word Family
Memory Tip
정보 (Information) + 유출 (Flowing out).
Quick Quiz
최근 스마트폰 앱을 통한 개인 ( ) 문제가 심각해지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정보 유출
Examples
비밀번호를 자주 바꿔야 정보 유출을 막을 수 있어.
everydayYou have to change your password frequently to prevent information leaks.
개인 정보 유출의 법적 책임에 대한 학술적 논의가 활발하다.
academicAcademic discussions on legal liability for personal information leaks are active.
회사는 정보 유출 방지를 위해 보안 시스템을 강화했습니다.
businessThe company strengthened its security system to prevent information leaks.
정부는 정보 유출 가해자에 대한 처벌 수위를 높이기로 했다.
formalThe government decided to increase the level of punishment for those responsible for information leaks.
또 정보 유출됐대? 이제 내 정보는 공공재나 다름없네.
informalAnother information leak? My info is basically public property now. (sarcastic)
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정보 유출의 위험성
danger of information leaks
내부자 정보 유출
insider information leak
정보 유출 피해
damage from information leaks
Often Confused With
Sharing (공유) is intentional and usually positive; leaking (유출) is unauthorized and negative.
Usage Notes
Crucial for IELTS topics regarding technology, privacy, and cyber security.
Common Mistakes
Ensure to use '유출' (leak) for data; '누설' (leak/reveal) is often used for secrets or words.
Memory Tip
정보 (Information) + 유출 (Flowing out).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean: 情報 (information) + 流出 (flow-out).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
With high internet usage, South Korea has seen several high-profile data breach cases in major banks and websites.
Quick Quiz
최근 스마트폰 앱을 통한 개인 ( ) 문제가 심각해지고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정보 유출
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