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Chinese open-source AI tool used in South Korean financial sector cyberattacks
Hackers exploited an open-source AI penetration testing tool from China, known as Artex AI, to breach seven South Korean financial institutions, resulting in the compromise of personal information for approximately 68,000 individuals. While human operators directed the attacks, server logs indicated the use of the dual-purpose GitHub project. This incident has raised concerns from South Korea's president regarding the rapid advancement of offensive AI capabilities outpacing defensive strategies.
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