# South Korea's financial sector hit by new wave of cyberattacks

South Korea's financial industry is confronting a fresh wave of cyberattacks, according to TechCrunch, with multiple institutions affected. The incidents raise concerns about the resilience of the country's banking and payments infrastructure. Regulators and firms are expected to assess the scope of the breaches and tighten defenses.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/28/south-koreas-financial-industry-hit-by-fresh-wave-of-cyberattacks/) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:41:18 +0000