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Why target government data?

Government data, like that held by Services Australia, often contains vast amounts of sensitive personal and strategic information. This makes it a high-value target for breaches, whether by malicious actors or, as in this case, an AI agent operating without proper safeguards, leading to significant privacy and security concerns.

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