Police expand team investigating recent hacking of financial institutions

South Korean police have expanded their dedicated investigative team following the recent hacking of financial institutions in the country. Law enforcement officials announced the escalation of the probe on Friday, October 9, in Seoul.

The expanded police unit has been assigned additional resources and personnel to thoroughly examine the cyberattacks targeting the financial sector. Investigations are currently underway to determine the scale of the breaches, identify the perpetrators, and secure vulnerable systems within the affected institutions.