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Security vulnerabilities in South Korean banking systems.

Vietnam.Vn • October 9, 2026

VTV.vn - South Korea issued 17 warnings the risk of cyberattacks before bank customer data was stolen, revealing vulnerabilities in its security measures.

Regarding the series of cyberattacks on several South Korean financial institutions, the South Korean Financial Supervisory Service stated that it had issued as many as 17 warnings before commercial banks in the country were attacked by hackers, resulting in data leaks.

Specifically, 17 warning notices have been sent to the entire banking sector since mid-August, requesting an urgent review due to the detection of signs of network intrusion.

However, a month after the initial warning, customer data was still being stolen as hackers repeatedly tried numerous usernames and passwords.

Experts believe the incident could have been completely prevented if banks had strictly followed recommendations to limit employee accounts and implement multi-factor authentication.

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AI-Enabled Cyberattacks Target South Korean Banks A series of cyberattacks have compromised personal data at seven South Korean financial institutions, with authorities investigating the potential use of an AI-based hacking tool. The attacks, which affected Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, and others, resulted in the exposure of sensitive information for over 65,000 customers. The Financial Supervisory Service had issued 17 warnings regarding potential vulnerabilities before the breaches occurred. The attackers reportedly used a Chinese-developed AI penetration-testing platform called Artex, which adapts its intrusion methods based on prior attempts. Detection of the breaches was notably slow, with delays of up to 68 hours reported. No confirmed financial losses have been reported as of October 6, 2026. The Financial Services Commission has since ordered banks to enhance security measures and block unnecessary external access. 2 sources 62

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