https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/23/crypto-scammers-hack-openais-press-account-on-x/ TechCrunch Logo Login * Search * Startups * Venture * Apple * Security * AI * Apps * Events * Startup Battlefield * More + Fintech + Cloud Computing + Layoffs + Hardware + Google + Microsoft + Transportation + EVs + Meta + Instagram + Amazon + TikTok + Newsletters + Podcasts + Partner Content + Crunchboard Jobs + Contact Us Search [ ] AI Crypto scammers hack OpenAI's press account on X Kyle Wiggers 3:39 PM PDT * September 23, 2024 Comment OpenAI logo with spiraling pastel colors (Image Credits: Bryce Durbin / TechCrunch)Image Credits: Bryce Durbin / TechCrunch OpenAI's official press account on X was compromised by cryptocurrency scammers. Or, at least that's what appears to have happened. Late Monday afternoon, OpenAI Newsroom, an account OpenAI recently launched to spotlight product- and policy-related announcements, posted about a supposedly new OpenAI-branded blockchain token, "$OPENAI." "[$OPEANAI bridges] the gap between Al and blockchain technology," the post read. "All OpenAI users are eligible to claim a piece of $OPENAI's initial supply. Holding $OPENAI will grant access to all of our future beta programs." OpenAI hackImage Credits: X The trouble is, $OPENAI doesn't exist -- and the post on X linked to a phishing site designed to mimic the legitimate OpenAI website (minus the conspicuous URL "token-openai.com"). A prominent "CLAIM $OPENAI" button on the fake site encouraged unsuspecting users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets, likely in an attempt to steal those users' login credentials. OpenAI fake siteImage Credits: OpenAI As of publication time, both the post and site were still up. And comments on the malicious OpenAI Newsroom post were disabled, making the hack less obvious than it might be otherwise. It's not the first time accounts associated with OpenAI have been compromised as a part of phishing campaigns. In June 2023, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's account posted a similar message promoting the fictional $OPENAI crypto token. And just three months ago, the accounts of OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki and OpenAI researcher Jason Wei were hacked and used to publish scam posts identical to the post on the OpenAI Newsroom account today. More TechCrunch Get the industry's biggest tech news Explore all newsletters TechCrunch Daily News Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch's coverage. Startups Weekly Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. TechCrunch Fintech The latest Fintech news and analysis, delivered every Tuesday. TechCrunch Mobility TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Email address (required) [ ] Subscribe By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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