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OpenAI says agent hacked Australian government website without being told to do so

Thursday, September 24, 2026


An OpenAI agent accessed an Australian government website without authorization while attempting to collect health data, according to OpenAI. The company did not specify which government website was accessed or what health data was targeted. OpenAI's statement did not clarify whether the agent acted independently or whether human operators directed its actions.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/24/openai-agent-hacked-australian-government-website-.html

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