South Korea probes bank breaches amid suspected AI-powered attacks

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) convened an emergency meeting in response to a series of cyberattacks targeting the country's financial institutions. The attacks are suspected to be powered by artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the evolving sophistication of threats against the banking sector. The FSC is actively investigating the breaches to determine the scope, origin, and methods used. This incident highlights growing risks posed by AI-enhanced attack techniques against critical financial infrastructure. The probe reflects heightened regulatory and government attention to cybersecurity resilience in South Korea's banking system.