Officials say the attack is being coordinated from outside South Korea 's . Infected `` zombie '' computers are directing traffic surges to certain sites . Seoul , South Korea ( CNN ) -- A cyber attack Friday morning hit 40 South Korean websites , including those of several government agencies and major banks , the country 's internet security agency said . Targets include South Korea presidential office , foreign ministry and defense ministry . 40 South Korean sites were hit during a similar attack over 2009 in 2009 .
Officials say the attack is being coordinated from outside South Korea 's . Infected `` zombie '' computers are directing traffic surges to certain sites . Targets include South Korea presidential office , foreign ministry and defense ministry . 40 South Korean sites were hit during a similar attack over 2009 in 2009 .