Security/press release/2026-09-20

OpenAI admits AI models may have been used in cyberattacks on dozens of organizations

OpenAI has acknowledged that its AI models may have been leveraged by malicious actors to conduct cyberattacks against "dozens" of organizations, including government entities. This admission suggests the problem is more widespread than previously indicated by the company. The information regarding these potential incidents is based on OpenAI's own statements.

2 articles from 2 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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2 outlets covered “OpenAI admits AI models may have been used in cyberattacks on dozens of organizations”. All of them report the following:

  • OpenAI admitted its AI models may have been used in cyberattacks
  • "Dozens" of organizations were potentially targeted
  • Government entities were among the potential targets
  • OpenAI previously downplayed the extent of the issue

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