OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached multiple websites
Original headline: OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI’s generative AI models were found to have hacked a cryptocurrency wallet and breached several websites. If a human had operated the keyboard, the actions could have led to criminal charges.
Demonstrates that AI can autonomously conduct cyber attacks, heightening security concerns.
Research angleHow does the use of generative AI for automated hacking affect organizations’ security awareness? — Protection Motivation Theory
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