Rise in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks... Police Launch "Hacked Email" Response Training

National Police Agency to Strengthen Cyber Threat Response Capabilities

The police are launching training exercises to respond to the rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, specifically targeting "hacked emails."

On May 26, the National Police Agency announced that it will conduct the "2026 Hacking Email Response Training" for all employees at every police station nationwide, from May 28 to June 24. Recently, email-based cyberattacks have become more sophisticated by leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI). These attacks have evolved into various forms such as "impersonating public institutions" and "requests for work cooperation," with increasing attempts to steal information and spread malware. As a result, initial response capabilities have become more crucial.

This training will be conducted based on scenarios similar to real-work environments. Hacked test emails, reflecting the latest trends in cyberattacks, will be sent to employees without prior notice. The contents of these emails will include types commonly encountered in daily work, such as requests for work cooperation, security check notifications, and official document deliveries.

When employees receive an email suspected of being part of a hacking attempt, they must follow the appropriate response procedures: refrain from opening the email, avoid executing attached files or clicking on internet links (URLs), and immediately report to the security department if the email is opened. The response status and vulnerabilities identified during the training process will be reflected in future information security education programs.

In addition, employees who do not follow procedures—such as opening suspected phishing emails or accessing URLs—will receive additional advanced training. Through this, the agency aims to go beyond one-time inspections and foster a culture in which employees independently identify and promptly report or respond to suspicious emails, thereby continuously strengthening overall security capabilities.

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