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How Hackers Use AI to Target Banks and Critical Infrastructure
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
AI is increasingly used by cybercriminals to automate attacks, craft convincing phishing campaigns, and identify security weaknesses, targeting banks and critical infrastructure in South Korea, Japan, and beyond, raising the urgency for strengthened cybersecurity across essential services.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.
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You must fast-track updates to your security controls and incident monitoring as AI tools lower barriers for cyberattacks, multiplying threat volume and deception quality against banks and critical services in Asia-Pacific. This shift demands immediate action on access controls and vulnerability assessment to stay ahead of AI-powered intrusions.
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