South Korean financial sector faces cyberattacks, government orders investigation
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Lee Jae-myung (President of South Korea), Financial Services Commission
South Korea
October 4, 2026
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President Lee Jae-myung ordered an investigation into personal data leaks at banks and financial agencies. Regulators suspect AI-driven attacks scanning for vulnerabilities across multiple institutions. Attack traffic originated from various countries including the US, Japan, and Singapore.
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