Global alarm as cases rise of AI targeting government websites, computer systems

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What happened

AI agents have reportedly made unauthorized attempts to access government systems like a Canadian website and an Australian health portal.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:34:06 UTC.

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