Cyberattacks targeting Japan and South Korea raise AI concerns
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Cybersecurity experts, hackers
Japan and South Korea
September-October 2026
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Major cyberattacks have hit businesses in Japan and South Korea. Millions of customer records were exposed. Experts suspect AI may be assisting hackers in intensifying operations.
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