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South Korea financial sector hit by coordinated AI-assisted cyberattacks with suspected China nexus

South Korea's financial institutions were hit by a coordinated wave of AI-assisted cyberattacks with a suspected China nexus, according to TechCrunch and The Register, with the campaign possibly linked to the ARTEX breach of Korean financial giants. Separately, hosting provider 123 Reg disclosed an AI-driven cyberattack affecting customer data. The two disclosures point to a broader wave of AI-assisted intrusions targeting the financial sector.

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South Korea financial sector hit by coordinated AI-assisted cyberattacks with suspected China nexus
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According to TechCrunch and The Register, South Korea's financial institutions suffered coordinated AI-assisted attacks with suspected China nexus possibly linked to the ARTEX breach of Korean financial giants. Separately, 123 Reg hosting provider disclosed an AI-driven cyberattack affecting customer data, indicating a wave of AI-assisted intrusions targeting the financial sector.

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- Press[Read article](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/28/south-koreas-financial-industry-hit-by-fresh-wave-of-cyberattacks)
- Press[Read article](https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/10/28/123-reg-discloses-ai-cyberattack-on-customer-data-suspects-china-nexus/5305936)

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