OpenAI ‘ethically hacked’ with help of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot
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US cybersecurity researchers who conducted hack say ‘scope of what we could theoretically access was huge’ Cybersecurity researchers have hacked into OpenAI with the help of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, in the latest example of security issues at the company. A team at a US-based startup compromised
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A dimly lit cybersecurity lab with computers and monitors showing code and error messages, with a team of researchers huddled around a large screen displaying an interface of the Anthropic Claude chatbot.
Caption: When the lock picks itself, you know you've got bigger problems.
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Based on the original story on theguardian.com.
Editor's note
This latest hack highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity risks, underscoring the importance of robust protocols and ongoing vigilance, especially as more companies rely on AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude for their security efforts.
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Panel 1
*Alex stands in front of a whiteboard covered in AI-related sketches. Sam sits at a desk, typing away on a laptop. Robin is holding a smartphone, laughing.* Alex (excited)
Alex: I heard about the hack! But it was ethical, right? They used Claude to find vulnerabilities!
Panel 2
*Robin holds up her smartphone, showing a conversation with Claude. Claude’s text message reads, Sam looks up, shaking his head.* Sam (deadpan)
Robin: Hey, wanna look for bugs?
Sam: It’s like inviting a locksmith to test your door locks. Not exactly reassuring.
Panel 3
*Alex and Sam look at each other, then at Robin, who is scrolling through her phone with a grin. She points at the screen, showing a message from Claude that says, * Robin (laughing) *Alex and Sam chuckle, shaking their heads.*
Alex: Found a bug. Can we get a pizza?
Robin: At least we know Claude likes pepperoni!
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