Hackers linked to Korean bank attacks leave their own tools exposed

First reported by Bloomberg at · Updated · 2 sources

According to Cyber Security News, exposed infrastructure gave researchers access to tools and preparations linked to AI-assisted attacks on South Korean banks. Bloomberg reports that a Tokyo-based security firm linked a China-developed AI tool used in the bank breaches to hackers who also infiltrated some of Japan’s biggest companies.

  • Cyber Security News says exposed files included cryptocurrency theft tools, Linux attacks and mobile security testing.

Covered by 2 publishers within 6 hours of the first report.

Reporting2

Bloomberg AI Tool That Hacked Korean Banks Was Used in Japan, GMO Says · Mayumi Negishi
Cyber Security News Hackers Target South Korean Banks With AI, Then Accidentally Expose Their Own Attack Tools · Tushar Subhra Dutta

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