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NewReported 2026-10-08 19:30

Chinese Hacker Likely Behind South Korean Bank Cyberattacks Using AI

CrowdStrike reports a China-based 26-year-old likely used AI to hack at least nine South Korean banks, with personal details linked to the suspect found through AI coding-tool sessions.

Why it matters. This incident highlights the growing threat of AI-enabled cyberattacks and intensifies security concerns, especially in geopolitically sensitive regions.

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