Suspect in China linked to South Korean bank hacks using AI tools

The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has identified a 26-year-old in China who may be the suspect behind hacks targeting South Korean banks. The attacker reportedly utilized ARTEX, a Chinese-developed open-source artificial intelligence tool, to conduct the breach.

According to reports from The Japan Times, CrowdStrike stated that the suspect may be a 26-year-old individual based in China. The attacker is believed to have used a recently released open-source penetration testing tool known as ARTEX to target the financial institutions.

The New York Times reported that while CrowdStrike identified the attacker as a likely Chinese speaker with financial motivations, the firm has not attributed the activity to a specific named group or individual. Reuters also noted the involvement of AI tools in the orchestrating of these South Korean bank hacks.

The tools used in the breach were developed in China, according to the cybersecurity firm's findings. While the suspect's location and age have been estimated, the investigation has not yet led to a formal identification of a specific entity or organization responsible for the cyberattacks.