Gov't to carry out large-scale inspections into IT infrastructures amid recent hacking attacks

SEOUL, October 28 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government plans to conduct extensive vulnerability assessments on approximately 170 critical IT infrastructures in the private sector, following recent cybersecurity breaches at public institutions and financial firms, according to an official on Wednesday. The Ministry of Science and ICT will assess security vulnerabilities in 111 public organizations responsible for these infrastructures, with a specific emphasis on internet-connected assets like websites and public-facing servers.

The inspections are anticipated to be completed by year-end, the official further disclosed. These new measures follow reports of cyberattacks affecting 16 commercial banks this year, resulting in the unauthorized disclosure of customer information. President Lee Jae Myung has voiced his concerns over such attacks, advocating for the development of cybersecurity strategies that can effectively address the challenges posed by the era of artificial intelligence.