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South Korea probes bank breaches amid suspected AI-powered attacks

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) held an emergency meeting following a series of cyberattacks targeting financial institutions in the country.

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South Korea probes bank breaches amid suspected AI-powered attacks BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com · Oct 5, 2026 · Primary source