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China-linked hacking group attacks hundreds worldwide with AI agent, Microsoft says

A hacking group linked to the Chinese government used a Chinese AI agent to attack hundreds of companies worldwide, Microsoft said in a blog post on Oct. 21. Microsoft said the group, Storm-0940, used an open-source AI penetration testing tool called Artex, developed by Chinese engineers, to automate attacks across multiple industries. The attacks began as early as September, and in some cases access was gained in under three hours.

AI & Enterprise

PIPC warns of personal data leaks linked to PHP security flaw

South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission urged personal data handlers, including public institutions and private companies, to strengthen safeguards to prevent leaks linked to a recently disclosed PHP security vulnerability. The flaw, dubbed PHP2Shell, could allow attackers to run malicious commands on web servers without logging in or authentication. The commission warned of possible web server compromise and exposure of user data stored in linked databases, and called for security updates and tighter access controls.

Finance

KB Kookmin Bank enables QR payments in China without local app, offers 100 percent exchange rate preference

KB Kookmin Bank has launched a service on its KB Star Banking app that lets users make QR payments at merchants in China without installing a local payment app or registering additional personal information. The bank said it introduced an overseas payment service linked to NUCC, marking the first direct connection by a South Korean financial company to China’s national payment network. It also applies a 100 percent exchange rate preference and is running a promotional event through Dec. 21.