South Korean authorities open an investigation after cyberattacks strike at least seven financial institutions and expose personal data tied to 68,000 people. The National Police Agency says it is probing the incidents as investigators assess how the breaches occurred and what information was taken.
Several outlets report officials believe hackers used a Chinese-made AI tool or “AI agent” in the attacks. Quartz and The Record describe this as a Chinese cybersecurity tool used to breach bank systems, while Breitbart specifically identifies it as an AI agent called “Artex.” Despite differences in naming details, all accounts point to the same outcome—breaches affecting multiple banks and the reported exposure of customer data. Authorities have not publicly confirmed all technical specifics, but the investigation focuses on the suspected role of an AI-enabled hacking tool and the scope of the compromised information.
Officials are working to determine whether the AI tool was the direct method of intrusion, how it was deployed, and whether additional systems or institutions are affected.
