An investigation by a cybersecurity company under GMO Internet Group has confirmed that a China-linked AI agent may have been used in some cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies. The same tactics were reportedly used against South Korean financial institutions, resulting in damage.
A private cybersecurity company confirmed by the 20th that a China-linked AI agent may have been used in some cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies. The investigation was conducted by a company under GMO Internet Group, and the use of the AI agent has been suggested as a factor in the automation and targeting of attacks.
According to this article, the same tactics were also used in cyberattacks against South Korean financial institutions, reportedly resulting in damage. The use of China-linked AI agents may have spread to the Japanese market through multiple incidents.
The investigation was conducted by a cybersecurity company under GMO Internet Group. The article does not provide details on the status of the investigation as of now or the specific amount of damage.