The NIS also warned that hacking attempts against South Korea could increase due to its growing strategic relations with countries like the US. The agency noted that dynamics such as intensified Korea-US-Japan cooperation and increased North Korea-Russia exchanges could lead to more hacking attempts on South Korea's diplomatic, security, and advanced technology sectors by North Korea and China. Despite these concerns, the NIS clarified that there are no signs yet of North Korea using AI for actual military purposes.
Key takeaways:
- North Korean hackers are using generative AI to identify targets and facilitate digital assaults, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS).
- The NIS has expressed concerns about North Korea using cyber capabilities to spread false information, manipulate political matters, and cause social chaos by paralyzing infrastructure and administrative services.
- The agency warned that hacking attempts against South Korea could increase due to Seoul’s growing strategic relations with partner countries, including the US.
- Despite these concerns, there are no signs yet of North Korea using AI for actual military purposes.