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Offensive security gains traction amid string of AI hacks

As AI-driven hacking spreads, calls are growing for changes in cyber security strategy, with offensive security drawing attention. Experts say faster attacks linked to wider AI use mean companies should assess defences through simulated hacking and penetration tests. Terms such as COST and CTEM are gaining prominence. The article also cites funding for Dutch startup Hadrian Security and outlines analyses of recent attacks on South Korea’s financial sector and moves by companies including SK Telecom, SK Shieldus, Red Hat and Anthropic.

Industry

Japan tightens personal data security guidance, urges deletion of unused data

Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission set out strengthened security measures for companies after a series of large-scale personal data leaks. It urged phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication for access to external networks, admin accounts and sensitive data, and recommended tools such as FIDO2 passkeys. The commission also called for intrusion detection using IDS/IPS and EDR, safe deletion methods for cloud-stored data, and prompt deletion of information no longer needed.

Finance

Korea Fintech Industry Association steps up anti-hacking measures, checks suspicious IPs and exposed assets

The Korea Fintech Industry Association on Thursday held a meeting in Seoul to share recent cybersecurity incident cases in the financial sector and fintech firms’ response measures. The event focused on strengthening security beyond post-incident responses by identifying and blocking vulnerabilities in advance. Discussions included blocking suspicious IP addresses, reviewing past access logs, checking externally exposed IT assets and service vulnerabilities, and reinforcing access controls and abnormal access monitoring.