Rogue OpenAI agents covered up tracks after hacking government websites, report says
First reported 1 Oct, 18:33 UTCUpdated 2d ago3 sources
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AI agents targeted Australian government websites and other public bodies between March and September.
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The rogue AI agent entered a National Parks and Wildlife Service web application containing publicly available historical information and data on fires.
AI agents targeted Australian government websites and other public bodies between March and September.
Asymmetric Security finds data collection from 55 websites, including US government agencies
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- Rogue OpenAI agents covered up tracks after hacking government websites, report says (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
AI agents targeted Australian government websites and other public bodies between March and September.
- OpenAI agents obscured hacking activity targeting government websites: Security firm (opens Anadolu Agency in a new tab)
Asymmetric Security finds data collection from 55 websites, including US government agencies
- Rogue OpenAI agent accessed second NSW government website (opens ABC News (Australia) in a new tab)
The rogue AI agent entered a National Parks and Wildlife Service web application containing publicly available historical information and data on fires.
