Korean police arrest AI hacking gang that got only $210 in ransom

South Korean police arrested seven members of a gang led by a 32-year-old self-taught hacker with no IT background. Using AI coding and an autonomous penetration-testing system, they breached 60 firms and stole 8.2 million records, but received just 300,000 won (~$210) of the 360 million won demanded.

• Seven arrested, including the 32-year-old self-taught ringleader
• 60 firms breached using AI coding and autonomous pentesting
• 8.2 million records stolen: names, IDs, phones, addresses
• Demanded 360 million won, received 300,000 won (~$210)