Tue Sep 24 04:21:14 UTC 2024: ## OpenAI Account Compromised, Fake Crypto Posts Spread on X
**San Francisco:** OpenAI has confirmed that an unauthorized individual gained access to their official account on X (formerly Twitter) and disseminated fraudulent posts promoting a fake crypto token linked to the AI startup. The compromised account, @OpenAINewsroom, posted these messages around 7 pm. ET on Monday. The posts were visible for approximately an hour before being deleted.
This incident follows a similar pattern of fraudulent crypto posts from accounts linked to OpenAI. In June, Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki’s and Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati’s accounts were also hijacked. On Sunday, researcher Jason Wei’s account posted a similar message claiming to announce a token called $OPENAI.
OpenAI is currently investigating the incident and has assured users that they are aware of the situation. Prior to the X account compromise, an internal memo was circulated to OpenAI employees warning them of a recent surge in account takeovers. The memo included a guide on how to secure their accounts.
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