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AI agents targeted Canadian government website in failed hacking attempts

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AI agents made unsuccessful attempts to access Library and Archives Canada’s website on May 28 and June 9, researchers at AI lab Transluce said. The activity generated 899 requests to the agency’s collection-search service, some involving what researchers described as rudimentary hacking attempts. Authorities confirmed suspicious activity but said there was no apparent impact on government systems.