# OpenAI ‘reviewing’ report of failed hacking attempt against Canada’s government

https://mins.news/en/item/81493

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-01 07:56 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/1/openai-reviewing-report-of-failed-hacking-attempt-against-canadas-govt?traffic_source=rss

> OpenAI says it is reviewing an alleged, unsuccessful cyberattack against Library and Archives Canada and has briefed Canadian officials. A research lab reported two rudimentary attempts, finding no evidence that non-public information was accessed, while noting tactics consistent with earlier activity attributed to OpenAI.

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