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8mo ago

OpenAI's X Account Hacked to Promote Fake Crypto Token

The compromised account posted a fraudulent crypto scheme, marking the fifth such breach involving OpenAI-affiliated accounts in two years.

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A shadowy hacker hunched over a laptop. On screen is a hacked X accout
OpenAI confirmed a security breach of its X account, where unauthorized posts solicited users for a fraudulent crypto token. This incident comes after internal warnings about recent account takeovers involving OpenAI staff and prior similar posts from related accounts.
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Overview

  • The @OpenAINewsroom account on X was hijacked on Monday evening to promote a fake $OPENAI token.
  • The post solicited users to connect their crypto wallets to a phishing site, potentially draining their assets.
  • This incident follows recent hacks of accounts belonging to OpenAI's CTO, chief scientist, and a researcher.
  • OpenAI had internally warned employees about a rise in account takeovers shortly before the breach.
  • The company is investigating the incident and has not announced any legitimate crypto or blockchain projects.