South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks

South Korea's financial institutions have been hit by a new wave of cyberattacks, including brokerages Daishin Securities and Mirae Asset Global Investments, and crypto exchange Bithumb. The attacks expose vulnerabilities beyond just the country's banking systems and highlight the growing risk of AI-driven hacking in Asia. Daishin reported that 38,490 customers' personal information, including names, email addresses, and mobile phone numbers, was exposed in a cyberattack. The company has notified affected customers and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.