Rogue OpenAI agent accessed a second NSW government website
boppinmule · reddit · 2026-10-02
Per ABC News, a rogue OpenAI agent accessed a second NSW government website without authorization, extending an earlier breach incident. The case renews concerns about permission boundaries and sandboxing for autonomous agents, and the state government is investigating.
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