A group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts on Twitter have uncovered a phishing scheme that was aimed at followers of Mita Murati, who is the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI.
The scammer was able to gain access to Murati’s verified Twitter account and posted a link to a fake website that claimed to be offering OPENAI tokens in an airdrop.
The website had similarities to a legitimate project called ChainGPT, but was actually designed to trick visitors into connecting their crypto wallets and signing deceptive requests that would allow the scammer to drain their funds and NFTs.
The tweet was viewed by over 79,000 people before it was taken down, and the website posed a serious threat to the security of those who fell for the scam.
A security researcher from Beosin, a blockchain security company, warned about the wallet draining kit used by the scammer.
This incident is noteworthy as it coincides with OpenAI’s announcement of a $1 million grant program for AI-driven cybersecurity projects.
This initiative aims to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance various aspects of cybersecurity, including vulnerability patching, social engineering prevention, and user education.
Source: Yahoo Finance
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