https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-investigates-possible-use-of-a-i-in-hackings-on-its-banksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-investigates-possible-use-of-a-i-in-hackings-on-its-bankshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/south-korea-investigates-possible-use-of-a-i-in-hackings-on-its-banks#u112180Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:26:26 +0000South Korean authorities are investigating a series of bank cyberattacks that leaders state involved artificial intelligence models. CrowdStrike Intelligence reported that attackers used an open-source agentic penetration testing tool developed in China called ARTEX alongside large language models to breach financial firms. The campaign resulted in data exfiltration from organizations including Shinhan Bank and Yegaram Savings Bank between late September and early October 2026. In response to the incidents, South Korean leadership has called for enhanced cybersecurity tools while the Chinese A