Microsoft Reveals “SesameOp” Backdoor Leveraging OpenAI API for Stealthy Cyber Operations
SesameOp: When AI Turns Rogue – My Take on the Latest Cyber Threat Using OpenAI You know, life is full of unexpected twists, and just when you think you’ve got a handle on things, something new pops up. It's just like back when I was learning to play the guitar. I thought I mastered a few chords, ready to rock, and then BAM! A whole new set of techniques and challenges smacked me in the face. Well, cybersecurity is no different. Recently, I stumbled upon some news that sent shivers down my spine, and I knew I had to share it with you. It’s about a new, sneaky type of cyberattack using something we all thought was supposed to help us: AI. Microsoft just revealed details about a new backdoor called SesameOp , and guess what? It uses the OpenAI Assistants API – yes, the same one that powers those helpful AI assistants – to communicate and control compromised systems. Talk about a plot twist! It’s like finding out your trusted friend is secretly working against you. It got me think...