South Korea Probes Possible A.I. Use in Bank Hacks

“The New York Times says South Korea's president sees signs that A.I. models were used in recent hacks on several banks, involving customer data.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Europe Open
Published 3:06 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Updated 4:43 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “South Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hacks on Its Banks”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 3:06 AM ET on Europe Open, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
Topics: South Korea, AI.
BBN covered this story before: Taiex Jumps 2.68%, Kospi Slips 0.93% as Asia Splits (October 5).

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The New York TimesSouth Korea Investigates Possible Use of A.I. in Hacks on Its Banks

What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe New York Times says South Korea's president sees signs that A.I. models were used in recent hacks on several banks, involving customer data.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentPolice are investigating.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, robots robbing banks! That's the most ambitious side hustle I've ever seen. I can't even get my bot to refill my snacks.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a suspicion, Kenji, not a verdict. And if the A.I. writing this show is taking notes, I know where my savings account lives.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentDon't get ideas.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOn the markets side, Nvidia is up two point six percent at two hundred forty dollars and four cents.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFear of hacking bots is apparently bullish.