Massive Cyberattack Hits South Korean Banks and Broadcasters

South Korean banks and television broadcasters were hit by a massive cyberattack Wednesday, with suspicion falling on North Korea as the source.

The attack hit at 2 p.m. local time, temporarily crippling some banking institutions and disrupting operations at media outlets. No television stations were forced off the air and it's not believed any banking customers' data were compromised before a gradual return to normality began approximately two and a half hours later, according to the Associated Press.

South Korea's physical infrastructure and military capabilities were not impacted by the attack.