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Australian police arrest two over TeamPCP hacks targeting Mercor, OpenAI, and others
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Australian police arrested two individuals in connection with cyberattacks against technology companies including Mercor and OpenAI. The arrests followed a series of cyberattacks earlier in 2026 that targeted tech companies using open source software. Police did not immediately release additional details about the suspects or specific charges.
