Microsoft warns that an OpenAI API is being abused as a backdoor for 'espionage'

Microsoft researchers say that an OpenAI API is being abused by bad actors for long-term 'espionage' operations.

Zero-Trust Security Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 124.50 Billion by 2032, Globally, at 16.7% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

The Global Zero-Trust Security Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2026 to 2032, according to a new ...
Infosecurity Magazine

OpenAI Assistants API Exploited in 'SesameOp' Backdoor

Instead of relying on more traditional methods, the backdoor exploits OpenAI’s Assistants API for command-and-control ...
SecurityWeek

SesameOp Malware Abuses OpenAI API

A threat actor has abused the OpenAI Assistants API as a communication mechanism between its C&C server and a stealthy ...
Cybernews

Hackers caught hiding malware instructions and data in OpenAI accounts

Hackers are exploiting OpenAI accounts and their Assistants API to covertly relay encrypted commands to compromised devices ...
NetEye Blog

Reconstructing protected or hidden custom variables in Icinga DB Web

Recently Icinga DB Web had a new security release, fixing a vulnerability where protected or hidden custom variables could be inferred by any user with object visibility by abusing comparative filters ...
The Hacker News

Microsoft Detects "SesameOp" Backdoor Using OpenAI's API as a Stealth Command Channel

Microsoft has disclosed details of a novel backdoor dubbed SesameOp that uses OpenAI Assistants Application Programming ...
Microsoft

SesameOp: Novel backdoor uses OpenAI Assistants API for command and control

Microsoft Incident Response – Detection and Response Team (DART) researchers uncovered a new backdoor that is notable for its novel use of the OpenAI Assistants Application Programming Interface (API) ...