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Chinese-speaking hacker possibly linked to AI-driven attacks on S. Korean banks: report

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CrowdStrike reports a Chinese-speaking hacker used AI tools, including the ARTEX penetration-testing tool and large language models, to breach multiple South Korean banks and steal data in late 2026. The attacker targeted loan inquiry and employee systems, with servers traced to Hong Kong and China, and appears financially motivated.

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