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The United States reportedly has requested that its allies in Asia and Europe enhance their restrictions on Chinese chip-making technology, according to a report by the Financial Times on April 26. The British business news organization reported that the U.S. is urging South Korea, Japan, and the Netherlands to “use existing export controls more aggressively.” […]
Updated Apr. 26, 2024 12:01PM GMT+9 A South Korean financial security expert voiced concerns on Wednesday about the potential for cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence to dismantle the barriers designed to distinguish between malicious bot and legitimate human activity. Song Eun-ji, Principal of Artificial Intelligence Technology at the Financial Security Institute (FSI), addressed the financial […]
Updated Apr. 26, 2024 4:48PM GMT+9 The tech war between the United States and China has ushered in an era where cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in safeguarding crucial technologies against threats, according to a South Korean security professional speaking on Wednesday. Professor Ryou Jae-cheol, with the Department of Computer Science & Computer Engineering at […]
The Financial Security Institute (FSI) has issued a warning about online fraudsters perpetrating a new financial scam: exploiting simulated online trading and investment platforms to extort money from unsuspecting investors. On Monday, the FSI, a government-affiliated organization responsible for safeguarding South Korea’s financial integrity, released a report detailing new investment scams that emerged in 2023 […]
The South Korean government has granted approval to a home security camera as the country’s first privacy-friendly digital device, heralding the introduction of a new privacy-centered certification into the country’s market. On April 21, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced that they had issued the first […]
South Korea is poised to participate in the world’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise, scheduled to span five days starting April 22. This marks the country’s fourth consecutive year of participation, during which it will collaborate with Ireland as a joint team. On Monday, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced that South Korea will participate […]
This content is optimized for desktop web viewing. Please be aware that accessing it on mobile devices may not provide the best experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The Readable In November of 2023, a joint team comprised of the South Korean intelligence agency and four cybersecurity firms […]
Updated Apr. 19, 2024 8:32PM GMT+9 A 19-year-old youth found guilty of hacking into teachers’ laptops to steal examination papers and answers to test questions has appealed a court ruling that sentenced him to a hefty 12 to 18 months in prison. On Wednesday, the Gwangju District Court conducted its first appeal hearing, addressing the […]
On Tuesday, South Korean police began investigating two minors accused of creating and circulating inappropriate content featuring their classmates and teachers. The investigation is focused on determining whether the students used artificial intelligence technology to generate the inappropriate images. The Ulsan Metropolitan Police have reported that the minors are accused of manipulating the facial images […]
South Korea’s election regulatory agency announced on Wednesday that it had requested the removal of over 72,000 instances of false information regarding potential lawmakers ahead of the general election. The National Election Commission (NEC) reported in a press release that it had identified 72,964 instances of violations against the country’s election laws from October 25 […]
