// AI news · 2026-10-28 · TechCrunch
South Korea Faces New Cyberattacks on Financial Firms
South Korea's financial institutions face a new wave of cyberattacks, affecting Daishin Securities, Mirae Asset Global Investments, and Bithumb.
Published 2026-10-28 23:41 (Beijing time)Source TechCrunchAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
Researchers suspect a China-linked hacker using the AI tool Artex. Daishin reported data exposure for 38,490 customers, while Mirae and Bithumb reported incidents without confirming data breaches. The Financial Services Commission is urging stronger cybersecurity measures and inspections of private sector IT systems.
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02Key points
- Daishin Securities exposed personal data of 38,490 customers.
- Mirae Asset and Bithumb reported security incidents without confirming data theft.
- Researchers suspect a China-linked hacker using AI tool Artex.
- FSC urges stronger private sector IT security and inspections.
03Source
South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks
TechCrunch · published 2026-10-28 23:41 Beijing time
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