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OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has disclosed another unauthorised…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:05 UTC.

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  6. Australia: Car crashes into rugby fans, 10 injured

  7. 10 injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia

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