South Korean police are investigating hacking attacks on commercial banks that breach customers’ personal information, with multiple reports saying there are signs artificial intelligence may have been used. The investigation follows recent incidents affecting bank customers and prompting authorities to examine how the attacks were carried out.
Officials say the probe is examining the role of AI-related techniques in the cyberattacks. The New York Times reports that South Korea’s president cites signs that AI models may have been involved. Channel NewsAsia similarly says AI appears to have been used, while PerthNow frames it as “may have been used.” IOL adds that the matter is linked to an incident affecting more than 68,000 people, placing emphasis on the scale of customer data exposure and the growing sophistication of hacking methods.
While outlets agree on the existence of a police investigation and the potential involvement of AI, they differ slightly in wording—some describing AI as “appearing” to be used versus “signs” or “may have been used”—and in the level of detail provided about the number of people affected.
