Police launch probe into recent cyber attacks at financial firms
Police have launched an investigation into a recent series of cyber attacks against financial companies, officials said Tuesday. Several financial companies, including Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Shinhan Bank, suffered back-to-back leaks of customer information in recent hacking attacks. The National Office of Investigation (NOI) said it has formed a 28-member team to investigate the case on…
The National Police Agency in South Korea has initiated an investigation into a series of cyber attacks targeting financial institutions, according to officials. Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Shinhan Bank were among the companies affected by the recent breaches, which resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of customer information.
The National Office of Investigation (NOI) has established a 28-member task force to probe the incidents, suspecting violations of the information and communications network law. The bureau is also considering whether the case should be referred to the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, a newly formed entity dedicated to investigating cyber crimes against key state facilities and electronic financial infrastructure.
The NOI pledged to conduct the inquiry promptly and rigorously, while maintaining close collaboration with other relevant agencies to alleviate the public's concerns regarding the security of financial data.
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