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Policy·4h ago·all news from October 6, 2026

South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hacks on Its Banks

South Korean officials are investigating recent cyberattacks on the country's banks that appear to have been facilitated by artificial intelligence. Authorities suspect that automated tools may have been used to bypass security systems or accelerate the hacking process. This development highlights growing concerns over how emerging technology could be leveraged to increase the sophistication and scale of financial cybercrime.

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