South Korean authorities are investigating bank breaches that reportedly exposed the personal data of at least 68,000 people across seven financial institutions, with officials suspecting the Chinese cybersecurity tool Artex AI was used. The incidents are being described as the first known case of AI agents hacking the financial sector, affecting banks including Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Shinhan Bank. #ArtexAI #HanaBank #KBKookminBank #ShinhanBank
Keypoints
- South Korea is probing recent bank hacks believed to involve AI agents.
- At least 68,000 people’s personal data was exposed in the breaches.
- Officials suspect the Chinese tool Artex AI was used against the banks.
- The affected institutions include Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Shinhan Bank.
- Authorities have identified 33 IP addresses linked to the attacks across multiple countries.
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