Researchers Use Claude to Hack Into OpenAI

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Security researchers successfully penetrated OpenAI's internal systems using Anthropic's Claude chatbot, gaining access to the company's GitHub repository and source code within 72 hours. The researchers, participating in OpenAI's bug bounty program, leveraged Claude to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in the AI company's defenses. OpenAI awarded the team a $6,500 bounty for the ethical hack, which demonstrated the potential security risks when AI systems are used to test other AI companies' infrastructure.

Friday, September 18, 2026