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OpenAI ‘reviewing’ report of failed hacking attempt against Canada’s gov’t

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

AI giant says it is reviewing report of attempted cyberattack on Canada's national archives agency.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:56:49 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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