{
  "id": 12838960,
  "title": "AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting South Korean banks, CrowdStrike says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/ai-agents-used-in-cyberattacks-targeting-south-korean-banks",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-08T09:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/world/128084/ai-agents-used-in-cyberattacks-targeting-south-korean-banks-crowdstrike-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike reported that an attacker utilized a Chinese-developed AI agent and Anthropic’s Claude Code in a campaign aimed at at least nine South Korean banks. The attack took place between late September and early October, with personal details potentially linked to the suspect uncovered during the investigation. The suspect may be a 26-year-old individual based in Guangdong province, though the activity has not been attributed to a named adversary. The attacker used ARTEX, a recently released open-source AI agent for automated penetration testing, alongside Claude to obtain information such as potential buyers for Korean data breach information and relevant Telegram groups. The suspect also requested a security researcher’s resume with details like a Telegram account, age, educational background, and location in Maoming, which likely pertains to the attacker themselves. At least nine South Korean banks have reported or disclosed being targeted in cyberattacks since late September, prompting the South Korean police to launch an investigation.",
  "summary": "AN attacker targeting South Korea’s financial sector used a Chinese-developed AI agent alongside Anthropic’s Claude Code, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said, highlighting growing concerns over how AI tools are being used to support cyberattacks. Cro...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "South Korean banks were likely hacked by a Chinese-based actor with an AI agent, CrowdStrike says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/south-korean-banks-were-likely-hacked-by-a-chinese-based-actor-with",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:15:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Insurance Journal",
        "title": "So. Korean Banks Were Likely Hacked by China-Based Actor With AI Agent: CrowdStrike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/so-korean-banks-were-likely-hacked-by-china-based-actor-with-ai-agent",
        "published": "2026-10-08T11:30:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}