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AI agents tried to hack Library and Archives Canada website, research firm says
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
AI agents attempted to hack the Library and Archives Canada website on two occasions, May 28 and June 9, 2026, but there is no indication that Canadian government systems were compromised. The attempts resemble tactics used in prior AI breaches linked to OpenAI models, with ongoing investigations by Canadian authorities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security: Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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Canadian cybersecurity just took a direct hit from AI hackers, and your security measures now face unprecedented pressure. You need to tighten defences against AI-driven threats or risk being the next exposed target.
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2 sources · first reported 1 Oct 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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