1. Introduction to the text
This article warns travelers about the risks of using free public Wi-Fi during the Chuseok holiday season, when many people travel. It discusses how hackers can target free Wi-Fi networks and steal personal information, as well as other cyber threats to watch out for while traveling.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 공짜 | gongja | free, complimentary | “‘공짜’ 좋아라 썼다가 개인정보 털릴라…” (Using “free” too much could lead to personal information being stolen…) |
| 해킹 | haeking | hacking | “무료 와이파이 해킹 주의보” (Warning about hacking of free Wi-Fi) |
| 개인정보 | gaein jeongbo | personal information | “개인정보 털릴라” (Personal information could be stolen) |
| 와이파이 | waipai | Wi-Fi | “무료 와이파이 사용과 여행 관련 앱 접속 과정에서 해킹의 위험이 있다” (There is a risk of hacking when using free Wi-Fi and accessing travel-related apps) |
| 사이버 범죄자 | saibeo beomjwija | cyber criminal | “사이버 범죄자들이 노리기 좋은 시기” (It is a good time for cyber criminals to target [travelers]) |
| 계정 정보 | gyejeong jeongbo | account information | “계정 정보·이메일·비밀번호 등 민감한 데이터가 유출될 수 있다” (Sensitive data such as account information, email, and passwords could be leaked) |
| 사칭 | sachhing | impersonation | “공식 계정을 사칭한 해킹 등도 조심해야 한다” (You also need to be careful of hacking that impersonates official accounts) |
| 가짜 정보 | gajja jeongbo | fake information | “AI가 실제 누리집을 본뜬 가짜 정보로 접속을 유도하는 수법도 늘고 있다” (There is an increasing trend of AI luring [users] to access fake information that mimics real websites) |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
추석 연휴 기간 중 여행객들이 주로 사용하는 공항·터미널·호텔 등의 무료 와이파이를 사용하다 개인정보가 유출될 수 있다는 경고가 나왔다.
Travelers were warned that their personal information could be leaked if they use the free Wi-Fi at airports, terminals, and hotels during the Chuseok holiday period.
사이버 보안기업 서프샤크는 2일 “추석 연휴 기간 중 무료 와이파이 사용과 여행 관련 앱 접속 과정에서 해킹의 위험이 있다”며 주의를 당부했다.
On September 2nd, the cybersecurity firm Surfshark warned that there is a risk of hacking when using free Wi-Fi and accessing travel-related apps during the Chuseok holiday period.
이어 “추석 연휴 여행 중에 자신도 모르게 경계를 늦추고 활발한 온라인 활동으로 개인정보를 노출하는 경우가 많다”며 “사이버 범죄자들이 노리기 좋은 시기”라고 경고했다.
It further warned that during Chuseok holiday travel, people often let their guard down and expose their personal information through active online activities, making it a prime time for cyber criminals to target them.
먼저 공항·호텔의 무료 와이파이가 해커들의 주요 표적이라며 계정 정보·이메일·비밀번호 등 민감한 데이터가 유출될 수 있다고 설명했다.
It explained that the free Wi-Fi at airports and hotels are prime targets for hackers, and sensitive data such as account information, emails, and passwords could be leaked.
또한 온라인동영상서비스(OTT)에 영상 콘텐츠를 시청하거나 디지털 기기 소프트웨어 업데이트 중에 로그인, 구독 갱신 등 과정에서 공식 계정을 사칭한 해킹 등도 조심해야 한다고 당부했다.
It also warned that users should be cautious of hacking that impersonates official accounts during processes like logging in, renewing subscriptions, or updating software while streaming content on OTT platforms or digital devices.
인공지능(AI) 기술 발달로 숙박 예약, 여행상품 검색, 앱 설치 과정에서 AI가 실제 누리집을 본뜬 가짜 정보로 접속을 유도하는 수법도 늘고 있다고 설명했다.
It explained that with the advancement of AI technology, there is an increasing trend of AI luring users to access fake information that mimics real websites during processes like hotel reservations, travel product searches, and app installations.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What is the main warning given in this article?
- What are the main targets for hackers during the Chuseok holiday period?
- What types of hacking tactics are mentioned in the article?
- How can travelers protect their personal information while traveling during Chuseok?
- Why is the Chuseok holiday period considered a prime time for cyber criminals?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Chuseok is one of the most important traditional Korean holidays, celebrated during the autumn harvest season. It is a time when many Koreans travel to visit their hometowns and families. The increased travel and reliance on public technology during this period make travelers more vulnerable to cyber threats, as highlighted in this article.