South Korea\'s National Intelligence Service and other agencies warned of hacking emails and watering-hole attacks led by state-backed hacking groups. They said attackers send phishing emails disguised as resumes or job offers, or hack legitimate websites to spread malware. Victims can be infected simply by visiting a compromised site, sometimes by exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated security software. Authorities warned corporate 피해 could include theft of internal documents and customer data and urged reporting suspected cases. Some reports may qualify for rewards.

Second Vice Minister Ryu Je-myeong visited the Korea Internet & Security Agency’s Internet Incident Response Center on Feb. 13 to review the cybersecurity response status as the Lunar New Year holiday began and to encourage staff on emergency duty. The inspection followed President Lee Jae-myung’s call at a Cabinet meeting to strengthen safety measures and check emergency response systems. The ministry and KISA will boost monitoring of key consumer services and maintain emergency contacts with security firms and telecom operators.