OpenAI Cyberattack Claimed By Anonymous Sudan
The hacker group Anonymous Sudan has declared an explicit cyber assault on OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research lab. In a Telegram post, the hacker collective shared details about the OpenAI Cyberattack, demanding the dismissal of Tal Broda, the Head of the Research Platform at OpenAI, accusing him of supporting genocide.
The hackers continue to pose a threat to ChatGPT, vowing to sustain their attacks until their demands are met, specifically regarding Tal Broda and alleged dehumanizing views on Palestinians.
The Cyber Express Team initiated contact with OpenAI officials to verify the claims made by Anonymous Sudan. As of the time of reporting, no official response has been received from OpenAI.
In an attempt to independently verify the OpenAI cyberattack, our team accessed the official OpenAI website and ChatGPT, finding both to be functioning properly. This raises questions about the credibility of the hacker group’s claims, leaving room for speculation about their true motives.
OpenAI Cyberattack: Past Incidents Cast Doubt on Current Claims
Looking back to November 2023, OpenAI faced a similar situation when Anonymous Sudan, in collaboration with “Skynet,” claimed responsibility for a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on OpenAI’s login portal. Users encountered difficulties logging into ChatGPT portals, leading to concerns raised on social media platforms.
While the login issues were initially attributed to an internal software glitch, the current OpenAI cyberattack claim by Anonymous Sudan raises doubts about the possibility of a recurring cyber threat.
Sam Altman’s Return and Immediate Plans for OpenAI
Amid these challenges, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was fired in November. To everyone’s surprise, he has now made a comeback to his leadership position.
Altman announced the formation of a new initial board, consisting of Bret Taylor as Chair, Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo.
“I am returning to OpenAI as CEO. Mira will return to her role as CTO. The new initial board will consist of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo,” reads the official Statement.
In addition to this announcement, Altman also outlined…
