AI-driven cyberattacks hit 16 financial firms, expose 100,000 records
The number of financial firms affected by suspected artificial intelligence (AI) agent-driven cyberattacks has risen to 16, more than double the seven initially reported, financial regulators said Wednesday. About 100,000 records containing personal information, including resident registration numbers, were exposed. The tally could rise as companies continue checking their systems for signs of…
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) revealed that 16 financial firms have fallen victim to suspected AI-driven cyberattacks, more than doubling the initial count of seven firms. The breaches have resulted in the exposure of approximately 100,000 records containing sensitive personal information, such as resident registration numbers.
The figure may increase as companies continue to scrutinize their systems for signs of intrusion. Regulators also discovered security weaknesses at 130 out of the 555 financial firms examined, including a failure to implement the latest security patches.
The FSC disclosed these findings at an emergency response meeting, which took place since the beginning of this month. The affected financial institutions span across various sectors, including banks, savings banks, credit finance companies, electronic payment providers, and cryptocurrency businesses. Four prominent banks, namely Shinhan, KB Kookmin, BNK Busan, and Hana, along with Yegaram, Welcome, DB, and OK savings banks, have been impacted.
Hyundai Capital and KDB Capital are among the credit finance companies affected, while online investment firms are also listed among the targeted entities.
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