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AI agents reportedly used to hack South Korean banks

South Korean officials believe a Chinese AI-powered cybersecurity tool was used by attackers to breach at least seven financial institutions, exposing personal data of at least 68,000 people.

Disclosed 6 October 2026 · Record updated 6 October 2026

Impact

Personal data of at least 68,000 people exposed across at least seven financial institutions.

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Sources

  1. therecord.mediahttps://therecord.media/south-korean-bank-hacks-ai-agents