Authorities suspect the breaches were orchestrated by a single actor using AI-driven automation. Forensic traces of Artex AI were found on infrastructure used against the firms, with 359 linked IPs identified across 14 countries and roughly 1,000 servers related to CyberStrikeAI. While the specific use of Artex in the bank attacks remains unconfirmed, the financial regulator stated that "AI attacks defended by AI" is the necessary response.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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South Korea's Lee Orders Probe Into Suspected AI Attacks on 7 Financial Institutions
Cybersecurity17 days ago
Personal data from banking and state agencies was leaked after a coordinated wave of hacking targeted the country's monetary infrastructure. President Lee of South Korea subsequently ordered a full investigation and the implementation of countermeasures after 7 financial institutions were hit. Government regulators have since urged firms across the industry to perform immediate internal security inspections and report all breaches to the authorities.
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