AI-driven hacking hits South Korea's financial sector

south korea's financial institutions, including daishin securities, mirae asset global investments, and crypto exchange bithumb, were hit by a fresh wave of cyberattacks. the attacks exposed personal data of 38490 customers, including names, email addresses, and mobile phone numbers. security researchers linked previous attacks to a suspected china-based hacker using an ai penetration testing tool called artex. south korea's financial regulator has called for stronger cybersecurity measures, and the country plans to conduct security checks on dozens of it systems in the private sector. this incident highlights growing cybersecurity challenges in the region.