CrowdStrike says China-based suspect used AI tools in South Korean bank hacks
South Korean banks may face increased security concerns after a 26-year-old Chinese individual allegedly used AI-powered tools to launch hacks on financial institutions. CrowdStrike, a US cybersecurity firm, revealed that the suspect likely operated from Guangdong province and utilized the Chinese-developed AI tool ARTEX, alongside large language models like Anthropic's ClaudeCode.
The attacks occurred between late September and early October, targeting at least nine South Korean banks. The attacker reportedly sought assistance in locating Korean Telegram data sales groups and even asked Claude to create a security researcher resume, which included personal details such as a Telegram account, age, educational background, and location in Guangdong.
South Korean police have launched an investigation in response to the cyberattacks, which have compromised customer information for several banks.
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