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OK Savings Bank probes possible customer data leak after hacking attempt

OK Savings Bank is investigating a possible leak of customer information involving 183 people after detecting an unauthorised external access attempt. The company said it blocked the information inquiry system immediately and took emergency response measures. It reported the potential leak to financial authorities and other relevant agencies under initial response guidelines. It is examining the incident and whether any data was leaked with an external security monitoring firm.

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Financial sector hit by hacking, security vulnerabilities exposed across the board

South Korea\'s financial sector faced a security emergency after a string of hacks and personal data leaks. Shinhan Bank had customer information for about 25,000 people leaked, while KB Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank confirmed leaks involving 119 and 89 customers. Regulators said related IP addresses linked to the same attacker were found across seven firms, with external-facing services used as attack routes. Authorities are investigating possible automated attacks using AI tools and ordered an industrywide security review.

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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.