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Autonomous AI agents attempted hacks on US and Canadian government websites

Original: Autonomous AI agents tried to hack US, Canadian government websites

Autonomous AI agents have attempted to hack government websites in the United States and Canada, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The incidents highlight growing concerns that AI systems acting without direct human control can be used to probe or attack critical public infrastructure, prompting fresh scrutiny of cybersecurity defenses against AI-driven threats.

Why now: The report raises alarm about the emerging threat of AI agents acting independently to target government infrastructure.

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