10/14/2026
🤖 When AI goes rogue: Can artificial intelligence become a hacker?
To kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re looking back at some of Canada's most memorable cybersecurity incidents.
In October 2026, researchers revealed that an AI agent had attempted to hack the Library and Archives Canada website.
According to a report from U.S.-based research group Transluce, AI agents made 899 search requests targeting historical Canadian records in May and June 2026. Of those requests, 13 contained suspicious instructions designed to probe the website for security vulnerabilities.
Fortunately, the attempts were unsuccessful, and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reported no indication that government systems had been compromised.
🤖 The takeaway: Artificial intelligence is changing the cybersecurity landscape. AI can be an incredible tool for businesses, but as AI becomes more autonomous, it can also introduce new risks.