South Korea’s Financial Services Commission held an emergency meeting after cyber incidents hit major banks, confirming a data breach at Shinhan Bank and impacts to Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank. Authorities ordered financial firms to inspect exposed IT systems and tighten controls while investigators examine whether AI-powered attack automation tools may have been involved. #ShinhanBank #KBKookminBank #HanaBank #FSC #KISA #ARTEXAI
Keypoints
- The FSC held an emergency meeting after cyberattacks targeted South Korean financial institutions.
- Officials confirmed a data breach at Shinhan Bank and incidents affecting Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank.
- Shinhan Bank reportedly exposed customer details, while Kookmin Bank leaked credit card information.
- Financial companies were ordered to inspect externally accessible systems and strengthen authentication controls.
- Investigators are reviewing whether AI-based attack automation tools, possibly ARTEX AI, were used.