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Apr 30, 2025 · Information Security

When AI Becomes the Suspect: Dissecting a Crypto Theft and Code‑Poisoning Case

A crypto firm lost hundreds of thousands of USDT after a hard‑coded wallet address, allegedly inserted by an employee who blamed AI, prompting investigators to rule out AI misconduct and highlight human sabotage, while a separate ChatGPT‑generated code snippet secretly exfiltrated private keys, underscoring the emerging security risks of AI‑assisted programming.

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When AI Becomes the Suspect: Dissecting a Crypto Theft and Code‑Poisoning Case