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Financial sector hacking spreads, signs of same attacker at seven firms

Hack attacks targeting South Korea\'s financial sector are spreading beyond commercial banks to savings banks and capital firms, with indications the same attacker is involved. Welcome Savings Bank reported an intrusion into a corporate customer-related system, with up to 2,200 records possibly leaked. President Lee Jae-myung ordered a thorough probe and countermeasures. Financial authorities held an emergency meeting and said related IP addresses were found across seven firms, raising the possibility of automated attacks using AI tools.

Finance

Samsung Electronics Q3 preliminary earnings to test KOSPI 7,000 level

South Korea\'s KOSPI is swinging around the 7,000 level without finding a clear direction, as solid semiconductor earnings expectations clash with pressure from high U.S. long-term rates and oil prices. The key event this week is Samsung Electronics\' preliminary third-quarter results, with markets focused on how much memory price gains and AI demand show up in earnings. Analysts also expect increased sector rotation and greater stock differentiation based on forward profit outlooks.

AI & Enterprise

Trump weighs Jay Clayton for new AI czar role

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering appointing Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as a new AI czar, Cointelegraph reported. Clayton could keep his DNI post while overseeing AI innovation and development and supervising tech firms’ self-regulation. Trump has pushed plans to create an “AI Force” and said he would manage the AI industry without adding new regulations. The White House has not made an official announcement.