South Korea, Japan buffeted by hacks as AI lowers bar for cybercriminals

Economic Times - Oct 9, 2026

Nine South Korean banks and two mega-churches are probing cyberattacks that may have involved AI tools, while Japanese companies including Daiwa Securities, SoftBank Corp and the Lawson convenience store chain have been hit by a recent surge in cyber incidents.

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