OpenAI press account on Twitter hacked, used to promote phishing scam
Take action: One more hack of OpenAI. However marginal you think their press Twitter account is, the multitude of small incidents indicate fairly lax security discipline. Something to consider when using OpenAI.
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On September 23, 2024, OpenAI’s press account on Twitter was compromised by hackers, who posted content promoting a fake “OPENAI” token linked to a phishing scheme.
The hackers claimed that ChatGPT users could claim these tokens as part of OpenAI’s initiatives to bridge blockchain and AI, enticing them with access to beta programs. The phishing link directed users to a website flagged for suspicious activity, warning them of potential phishing attempts, though the hackers turned off comments to prevent warnings from spreading .
This is the fourth instance of an OpenAI-related account being hacked on Twitter since June 2023. Previous hacks targeted key personnel, including OpenAI researchers and executives like Jason Wei, Jakub Pachocki, and Mira Murati, and promoted similar fake tokens .
Despite the recurring nature of these incidents, neither OpenAI nor its CEO, Sam Altman, has publicly addressed the September 23 hack as of now. This ongoing vulnerability has drawn criticism, with cybersecurity experts urging OpenAI employees to adopt stronger security measures such as two-factor authentication .
