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South Korean Banks Hit by Data Breaches

2 Oct

Summary

Financial regulator convened emergency meeting with banks following recent data breaches.
Hana Bank reportedly suffered a hack, exposing personal client data.
Cyberattacks also reported against Shinhan, KB, and Woori banks.

South Korea's financial regulator convened an emergency meeting with financial institutions on October 2, 2026, following a wave of data breaches. The Financial Services Commission directed banks, credit companies, and regulators to enhance their systems' defenses against unauthorized access.

Hana Bank was reportedly the latest institution to suffer a hack. Information leaked included names, personal ID numbers, and phone numbers of 89 clients, though financial details were not compromised. Cyberattacks were also reported against Shinhan and KB banks, with investigations underway. The attack on Shinhan occurred on September 30, 2026. Woori Bank also reported a breach that resulted in the theft of personal information.

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