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Lawmakers criticise banks over interest rates, hacking, IT errors and governance questions at audit

Issues ranging from banks’ loan-rate calculations to hacking incidents, IT system management and financial holding companies’ governance were raised at a National Assembly audit. Lawmakers questioned whether banks cut preferential rates after tighter rules on loan add-on rates. They also probed differences in cybersecurity systems among banks and called for stronger standards. Delayed detection of internal system errors, including cases at Toss Bank, was cited. Governance and outside director appointment procedures at BNK Financial Group, Woori Financial Group and KB Financial Group affiliates were also questioned.

AI & Enterprise

Estsecurity unveils Alyac Agentic EDR linked to LG K-EXAONE AI model

Estsecurity, the security unit of AI services company East Soft, said on Monday it will launch its endpoint detection and response solution, Alyac Agentic EDR, integrated with LG AI Research’s K-EXAONE AI model. The company said the product includes an AI agent that supports the full security pipeline, from real-time threat detection to report writing. It said internal tests showed faster analysis and reporting and increased automation.

AI & Enterprise

South Korea warns of phishing emails and watering-hole attacks led by state-backed hackers

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 Victims can be infected simply by visiting a compromised site, sometimes by exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated security software.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.