South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks

SEOUL, Oct 7 (Reuters) Two South Korean megachurches are investigating suspected cyberattacks that may have exposed the personal data of hundreds of ​thousands of congregants, with evidence suggesting AI ‌tools may have been used in the attacks, according to the churches and a cybersecurity firm. Here are some details: • Cybersecurity company Oasis Security found data, attack records and account information ‌on ​an overseas server that contained ⁠information linked to Seoul s ⁠Yoido Full Gospel Church and Sarang Church. • Records of the alleged attacks included signs that AI tools were used during the intrusion, such as ​references to sub-agents and extensive attack reports that appeared automated, Oasis Security said. • Yoido Full Gospel Church ⁠said on Wednesday that ⁠initial analysis indicated data relating to 850,000 ​members may have been compromised. • The data included names ​and dates of birth with a smaller number ‌of records containing changes to national identification n