Transluce disclosed that automated AI agents launched two separate intrusion attempts against the Canadian federal portal, Library and Archives Canada, on May 8 and again on June 9, 2024.
The attacks, which employed sophisticated machine‑learning scripts, targeted the site’s authentication layer, but the firm reports that no credentials were compromised.
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) confirmed on Tuesday that it had been alerted to the activity, and that initial scans revealed no evidence of a successful breach.
Transluce stated it reported the incidents to federal officials on Monday, citing its responsibility to secure the nation’s digital infrastructure.
The CCCS said that a detailed forensic review will begin next week, with findings due by mid‑July; meanwhile, the agency will update security protocols to guard against AI‑driven attacks.
The investigation will also assess whether the agents exploited known vulnerabilities or attempted zero‑day exploits, a detail that could shape future cyber‑defense policies.
As the review progresses, the Canadian government will coordinate with international cyber‑security partners to share insights and prevent similar attempts on other critical systems.