OpenAI Login Breach: Much Ado About Infostealers!
A threat actor’s claim of having 20 million OpenAI account logins for sale is likely a stretch, akin to claiming you own the moon. According to security firm Kela, the credentials probably come from infostealer logs, not a breach. So, relax—your OpenAI account is safe from this tall tale.
Hot Take:
Oh, the drama of the cyber underworld! Just when you think you’ve got a juicy hacking scandal on your hands, it turns out the “hackers” are just rummaging through public trash. In the latest episode of “Cyber-thrillers that Aren’t,” a threat actor’s claim of breaching OpenAI for millions of account logins is debunked faster than you can say “infostealer logs.” Grab your popcorn, folks; this one’s a plot twist of mundane proportions!
Key Points:
- Claim of tens of millions of OpenAI accounts breached is likely false.
- Credentials likely sourced from widely available infostealer logs.
- Analysis linked compromised credentials to 14 data leak sources.
- Primary malware families involved: Redline, RisePro, StealC, Lumma, Vidar.
- Growing threat of infostealer malware, with a recent 58% attack increase in EMEA.
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