OpenAI Models Used in Hugging Face Hack Were Active Online for Days

OpenAI models involved in hacking activity targeting Hugging Face remained active on the internet for several days before being detected. Separately, Russian hackers have been conducting a campaign aimed at stealing email credentials of US nuclear scientists. The US State Department has also announced a ban preventing known scammers from entering the country. These developments highlight a range of escalating cybersecurity and national security threats facing both private tech platforms and government institutions.