{
  "id": 11855801,
  "title": "Lee orders thorough probe into AI-powered cyberattacks in banks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/lee-orders-thorough-probe-into-ai-powered-cyberattacks-in-banks-11855801",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20261004/lee-orders-thorough-probe-into-ai-powered-cyberattacks-in-banks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung ordered a comprehensive investigation into a series of recent data breaches at local banks, citing the growing threat of AI-powered cyberattacks on financial institutions. According to Cheong Wa Dae, the president was informed about the incidents affecting financial and public institutions, and the need for thorough examination and the development of appropriate measures. The spokesperson for the presidential office, Kang Yu-jung, emphasized the gravity of the situation and the government's commitment to addressing the issue. The data breaches targeted major banks such as Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Hana Bank, and BNK Busan Bank, exposing customers' personal information including names, phone numbers, annual income, and loan limits. In some cases, resident registration numbers were also compromised. The breaches have now expanded to encompass nonbank financial institutions, with Yegaram Savings Bank among the affected entities.",
  "summary": "President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday ordered a thorough investigation into a string of recent data breaches at local banks, as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cyberattacks increasingly target financial firms. According to Cheong Wa Dae, Lee was briefed on recent data breaches at financial and public institutions and their responses to the incidents. \"The president ordered officials to conduct a…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee orders thorough probe into AI-powered cyberattacks in banks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/lee-orders-thorough-probe-into-ai-powered-cyberattacks-in-banks",
        "published": "2026-10-04T05:32:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}