South Korea's Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks
Authorities say more than 68,000 customers were affected as police investigate whether AI tools helped breach several major banks.
- On Tuesday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said AI models were likely used in recent bank hacking incidents and urged developing cybersecurity methods suited for the AI era.
- Police launched a full-scale investigation into cyberattacks at commercial banks that compromised customer personal information, with the Financial Services Commission reporting on Friday that Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Hana Bank, and Woori Bank suffered breaches.
- FSC Chairman Lee Eog-weon convened an emergency meeting on Sunday with industry executives, warning the sector to maintain highest vigilance; authorities have not disclosed details on the specific AI tools used or breach scale.
- "In some hacking incidents, signs have emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety," Lee said during a cabinet meeting, urging officials to concentrate personnel and resources on minimizing damage.
- Similar AI-related hacking attempts have occurred globally, including a failed effort against a Canadian government website and an OpenAI agent breach of an Australian health data portal earlier this year, highlighting rising cybersecurity risks.
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