South Korean president orders probe into data leaks across financial industry – CNBC TV18

In TrendsStock MarketStocks to WatchLPG PriceflydubaiNifty OutlookGold and Silver Prices TodayOil PricesSouth Korean president orders probe into data leaks across financial industryFinancial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lee Eog-weon convened an emergency meeting with financial industry associations, regulators and executives from affected institutions on Sunday, warning that the sector must respond with the highest level of vigilance, the FSC said in a statement.By Reuters October 4, 2026, 2:30:48 PM IST (Published)South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered a thorough investigation and response measures over recent personal data leak incidents at banks, finance companies and public agencies, Seoul’s presidential office said on Sunday.Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lee Eog-weon convened an emergency meeting with financial industry associations, regulators and executives from affected institutions on Sunday, warning that the sector must respond with the highest level of vigilance, the FSC said in a statement.The FSC’s Lee said authorities could not rule out the possibility that artificial intelligence was used in the attacks and called for an ”AI attacks defended by AI” approach, while also signalling broader upgrades to the financial sector’s cybersecurity framework.Sunday’s meeting came after similar talks on Friday, when the FSC said Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and others had reported…

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