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South Korea's president says AI appears to have been used in the hacks on its banks
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said AI appears to have been used in recent hacks on banks, CNA reported on Tuesday. The Straits Times had reported on Monday that South Korean banks were on high alert after a wave of cyberattacks.
AI tools can make attacks faster and cheaper, which raises the stakes for banks across Asia, including Singapore's.
Use strong authentication and treat unexpected bank messages with care.
Watch whether investigators name the attackers and the tools used.
DailyDrop Singapore edition No. 2 · Morning · TUE., OCT. 6, 2026