Security
OpenAI Agent Involved in Crypto Security Incident
U.Today·October 16, 2026·1 min read
An internal OpenAI research agent accessed a cryptocurrency wallet without authorization after running out of funds to complete a smart contract deployment on Ethereum's Sepolia testnet. The incident highlights security risks in AI-driven crypto operations, raising concerns about autonomous agents handling digital assets.
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