GoKawiilSouth Korean banks targeted by AI-driven cyberattacks exposing customer data
Several major South Korean banks, including Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Shinhan Bank, are under investigation following cyberattacks that used AI agents to breach their systems. Personal information of around 25,000 Shinhan customers and dozens of employees from Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank have been leaked. Authorities and President Lee Jae Myung have expressed concern over the use of AI in these attacks, which appear to be part of a growing trend of autonomous cyber threats targeting financial institutions.