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Korean security industry gains momentum on \'AI first\' move
Security markets at home and abroad are being reshaped around AI agents, as companies move to curb risks from using AI or to use AI to boost security capabilities. Okta launched a product to protect AI agents and non-human identities. Several startups announced funding rounds. Korean security firms also stepped up AI-focused efforts, including platforms for security AI agents and plans for agentic AI-based automation. The article also lists other corporate updates and recent security-related developments.
AI & Enterprise
Hackers claim DHS hack, leak ICE contract data
A hacker group calling itself the Department of Peace hacked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and leaked contract data between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and 6,000 companies, TechCrunch reported on Monday. The data was published by nonprofit transparency group DDoSecrets and includes information linked to firms such as Anduril, L3Harris, Raytheon, Palantir, Microsoft and Oracle. DHS and ICE did not issue an official statement.
Crypto
Bitcoin in focus as U.S. government faces partial shutdown risk
Financial and cryptocurrency markets are on edge as the U.S. federal government faces a partial shutdown risk, though analysts see the impact as limited. Of 12 budget bills, 6 have passed, and past shutdown threats often end in last-minute deals. Polymarket put the chance of a Jan. 31 shutdown at 75 percent, with bets topping $13.3 million. Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.33 billion of net outflows, attributed mainly to Fed policy and big tech earnings.