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President of South Korea believes AI models were used in bank hacks

The Hill
October 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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President of South Korea believes AI models were used in bank hacks

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday said he believes AI models were used to hack several commercial banks and called for an investigation into the incidents. Lee said during a cabinet meeting that signs “emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety,” Reuters reported. Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan…

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday said he believes AI models were used to hack several commercial banks and called for an investigation into the incidents. Lee said during a cabinet meeting that signs “emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety,” Reuters reported. Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan…