As AI agents increasingly automate tasks without humans, concerns are growing that they could behave like malware. Interest is rising in so-called guardian AI agents that monitor and control other agents and can alert staff or change agent actions when rules are breached. Startups and major tech firms are entering the space. The article also outlines recent software supply-chain attacks and other corporate and policy moves tied to AI security.

Korbit said on March 16 it has completed a redundant system for won deposits and withdrawals, which it described as the first in the digital asset industry. The company said the core of the project was diversifying the intermediary firm-banking network that connects Shinhan Bank, which issues Korbit’s real-name verified deposit and withdrawal accounts, with Korbit. Korbit added a system from financial IT solutions firm Douzone alongside Hecto Financial.