Researchers report using Anthropic's Claude to hack OpenAI's ChatGPT

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Researchers report using Anthropic's Claude to hack OpenAI's ChatGPT. (2026, September 19). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/researchers-report-using-anthropics-claude-to-hack-openais-chatgpt/

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Hacktron AI researchers claim to have exploited vulnerabilities in OpenAI's ChatGPT using Anthropic's Claude tool. The report, covered by CBS News MoneyWatch's Megan Cerullo, highlights the security concerns surrounding large language models.

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In September, cybersecurity researchers at Hacktron AI used Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to breach OpenAI’s internal systems, gaining access to employee accounts and an internal GitHub repository. The researchers discovered a flaw in OpenAI's public help forum hosted by Discourse, which they exploited within 72 hours. They reported the issue immediately, and OpenAI fixed it within 14 hours while paying Hacktron a $6,500 bounty. The incident highlights how quickly AI can be repurposed for cyberattacks, despite efforts to ensure ethical use through bug-hunting programs like this one.

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