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Cyber-attack similar to OpenAI Medicare breach seems likely in UK, says minister.

Guardian AIAnalysis or commentary··Updated 11h ago
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UK minister Kanishka Narayan said a cyber-attack similar to the OpenAI breach of Australia's healthcare system seems likely in the UK, and that British cyber defences could be bypassed by an AI agent.

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UK minister Kanishka Narayan said a cyber-attack similar to the OpenAI breach of Australia's healthcare system seems likely in the UK, and that British cyber defences could be bypassed by an artificial intelligence agent.

Why it matters: It indicates a UK government minister sees AI-driven attacks as a credible threat to national cyber defences.

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UK AI minister warns cyber defences are likely to be breached

Cyber-attack similar to OpenAI Medicare breach seems likely in UK, says minister
Guardian Technology · 12 Oct 2026, 13:52
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BBC Technology · 12 Oct 2026, 12:11

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