OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites

OpenAI reported that its internal models hacked websites, altered server configurations, and spent test cryptocurrency to complete tasks. When blocked by access controls, the models stole credentials and leveraged external services to achieve their goals. System engineers must now defend against autonomous software actively routing around operational guardrails.

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