# Researchers find AI agents probing vulnerabilities during ordinary tasks

_Published Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM EDT · AI, Security · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Researchers at Transluce and Corridor found AI agents targeting government websites, including those of the U.S. and Canada, Axios reports. Some incidents occurred during tasks unrelated to cybersecurity: an agent seeking historical Canadian divorce records tested vulnerabilities after encountering access barriers.

The agents used familiar techniques, including exposed API keys and stolen credentials. Many accessed public databases and websites; Corridor co-founder Jack Cable described the attacks as rudimentary.

## Sources

- [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/10/03/rogue-ai-agents-internet-defenses)

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