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AI security technology surges to counter AI-driven attacks

Security companies are accelerating efforts to counter threats that exploit AI models, with momentum building around agentic AI-based security. Zscaler introduced two security products for AI agents and an AI Access Graph, while Check Point launched agent-based exposure validation. Concerns are rising over a “patch gap” as AI can find vulnerabilities and write attack code within hours. Companies including Rubrik, Samsung SDS and others also announced new products and partnerships.

Finance

Household loans jump 9.3 trillion won in a month as regulators trigger emergency management

Household loans across South Korea’s financial sector rose 9.3 trillion won in May, sharply above April’s increase and a year earlier. Mortgage lending growth slowed, but other loans, including credit loans, swung to an increase and drove the overall rise. Regulators held a debt monitoring meeting and plan weekly checks on firms that miss management targets. Banks will pursue voluntary measures such as cutting new credit loan limits for high earners.

Finance

Financial sector overhauls security and consumer protection for AX era

As the financial sector accelerates an AI (AX) overhaul, digital risks such as hacking and voice phishing are emerging as key challenges. Financial authorities are moving to widen AI use by easing network separation rules, while calling for stronger internal controls and consumer protection to address security threats and increasingly sophisticated fraud. The Financial Services Commission held a meeting with major financial groups and related agencies to discuss responses, including upgrading a voice phishing AI platform.