Australian police arrest two over TeamPCP hacks targeting Mercor, OpenAI, and others
TechCrunch • 8/27/2026
Summary
Australian police have arrested two individuals in connection with cyberattacks carried out by TeamPCP. These attacks targeted tech companies, including Mercor and OpenAI, and occurred earlier this year, focusing on high-profile and widely used open source software.
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