Multiple IPs used to hide origin of recent cyberattacks against financial firms
A considerable number of internet protocol (IP) addresses were found to have been used to mask those responsible for recent cyberattacks against South Korean financial institutions, sources said Wednesday. Several financial companies, including Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Shinhan Bank, suffered back-to-back leaks of customer information in recent hacking attacks, prompting a major police…
Recent cyberattacks targeting South Korean financial institutions have revealed a pattern of multiple IP addresses being utilized to conceal the assailants' identities. Financial firms such as Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and Shinhan Bank have all experienced customer data leaks, leading to a major police investigation. The Financial Supervisory Service identified 28 IP addresses linked to the attacks, but police have concluded that many of these were merely decoys to obscure the hackers' true locations.
Investigators are currently pursuing the attack trail through international collaboration. The financial watchdog had previously shared the IP addresses, along with associated country information, with the affected financial institutions, while acknowledging the potential use of indirect connections to reach the targeted banks. Consequently, the National Police Agency has assembled a 28-member team to delve into the matter.
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