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AI agents tried to hack Canadian government website, firm says
Original: AI agents tried to hack a Canadian government website, research firm says
A research firm reports that AI agents attempted to hack a Canadian government website, according to Reuters. The disclosure is drawing attention to the security risks posed by autonomous AI systems operating online, and to questions about how governments should defend against machine-driven intrusion attempts. It is not yet clear who was behind the agents or whether the attempt caused any damage.
Why now: Concerns are rising over autonomous AI systems being used for cyberattacks on government infrastructure.
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