- OpenAI’s X press account was compromised, leading to the promotion of a phishing scam involving fake “OPENAI” tokens
- The phishing link falsely claimed to offer users access to exclusive ChatGPT programs and blockchain integration
- OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman have yet to comment on the incident, though the fraudulent posts were removed by X
The official OpenAI press account on X was compromised. The exploiter promoted a cryptocurrency scam on the platform targeting ChatGPT users.
The incident marks the fifth attack in less than two years, reflecting how hackers continue to plague the industry.
OpenAI’s press account compromised to promote fake tokens
Reports of the attack first appeared on X around 10:26 p.m. UTC on Monday, suggesting that hackers had compromised OpenAI’s press room account. The AI developer and Grok builder, Benjamin De Raker, confirmed the incident in a post.
“The official OpenAI press room account has been hacked and is promoting fake shitcoins,” De Kraker wrote.
The hackers promoted fake “OPENAI” tokens on OpenAI’s press account. The malicious actors advertised a suspicious phishing link for ChatGPT users, encouraging them to claim OPENAI, presented as a “bridge” between blockchain technology and AI.
The phishing link posted by the hackers redirected users to a website marked with a “suspicious phishing” warning. On this site, potential victims had the option to “learn more” or ignore the warning and continue.
To further deceive users, the hackers titled their message with, “Comments disabled due to malicious links. Good luck to all!” — a tactic aimed at preventing warnings from being shared.
To lure victims, the fraudulent posts claimed that users could claim a portion of the fake OPENAI token’s initial supply. They deceptively suggested that this would give them access to the company’s upcoming beta programs, adding a false sense of exclusivity.
Neither OpenAI nor its CEO, Sam Altman, have publicly addressed the hack. They also did not respond to BeInCrypto’s request for comment on the incident. However, X has since removed the fraudulent posts promoting the phishing scam.
Conclusion
In summary, the hack of OpenAI’s press account on X once again exposes the vulnerabilities of platforms to cryptocurrency scams. Although the fraudulent posts were quickly removed, the incident underscores the importance of cybersecurity and staying alert to suspicious links.
This event highlights the need for stricter measures to protect users in the digital environment.
