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South Korea financial sector hit by AI-powered cyberattacks targeting brokerages and crypto exchange

A fresh wave of cyberattacks hit South Korea's financial sector, with Daishin Securities reporting that personal information — including names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers — of 38,490 customers was exposed, according to TechCrunch. Security researchers linked the attacks on Daishin, Mirae Asset Global Investments and crypto exchange Bithumb to a suspected China-based actor using an AI penetration testing tool called Artex, continuing a pattern that began in September.

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South Korea financial sector hit by AI-powered cyberattacks targeting brokerages and crypto exchange
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According to TechCrunch, South Korea's financial institutions including brokerages Daishin Securities and Mirae Asset Global Investments, and crypto exchange Bithumb, were targeted in a fresh wave of cyberattacks. Daishin reported exposure of personal information for 38,490 customers including names, email addresses, and mobile phone numbers. Security researchers linked the attacks to a suspected China-based actor using an AI penetration testing tool called Artex, continuing a pattern that began in September.

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