# South Korean brokerages and crypto exchange Bithumb hit by new cyberattacks

> Original title: South Korea’s financial industry hit by fresh wave of cyberattacks

- Source: TechCrunch · AI
- Published: 2026-10-28T15:41:18.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/oonkhb4anwn9alu80d1h8ld08
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/28/south-koreas-financial-industry-hit-by-fresh-wave-of-cyberattacks/

## Summary

Daishin Securities says a cyberattack exposed personal information of 38,490 customers, including names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers. Mirae Asset Global Investments and crypto exchange Bithumb reported separate cybersecurity incidents, though neither has confirmed customer data was taken. South Korea's financial regulator has called for stronger cybersecurity measures and plans security checks on dozens of private-sector IT systems.