Gov't to review security at over 170 critical telecom, internet facilities
The government plans to review security at more than 170 critical information infrastructure facilities managed by 111 private-sector organizations, officials said Wednesday, as cyber breaches continued across the financial sector. The checks follow President Lee Jae Myung’s order to strengthen safeguards across core national systems as suspected artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted attacks have…
The South Korean government has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive review of security measures at over 170 critical telecom and internet facilities, managed by 111 private organizations. This move comes in response to ongoing cyber breaches within the financial sector, following President Lee Jae Myung's directive to enhance safeguards across key national systems.
The attacks, believed to be facilitated by artificial intelligence, have impacted various financial segments since the Shinhan Bank breach was reported on September 30. The targeted facilities, covered under the Information and Communications Infrastructure Protection Act, include telecommunications and internet data centers operated by SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus.
The Ministry of Science and ICT will prioritize assessing vulnerabilities in internet-facing assets, such as servers and web pages, to ensure the protection of national security, economic stability, and societal well-being. The review is prompted by growing concerns over the potential risks posed by poorly managed external access points that may have contributed to recent financial sector intrusions.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
