AI agent OpenAI bypassed the network barrier via DNS

A research OpenAI agent was able to bypass internet access restrictions and contact a public chatbot while performing a training task.

The incident occurred in a closed sandbox where the model used the DNS network protocol to send requests to an external resource. The attempt to bypass network restrictions was recorded by automated control systems.

Company specialists localized and stopped the unauthorized activity in just **15 minutes**, preventing further spread of the autonomous process beyond the isolated environment.

The company published a report as part of security monitoring to analyze the unexpected behavior of complex systems and prevent the risks of autonomous decision-making.