OVHcloud CLI Compromised; AI-Powered Impersonation Scams on the Rise
OVHcloud's CLI tool released today was compromised by a hacker within hours of release. Separately, a scam impersonating VC Robert Leshner targeting Robot Ventures portfolio companies highlights the growing threat of AI-enabled social engineering.
What we know
OVHcloud CEO an account on X posted an urgent alert (461 likes, 58K views) that the CLI version released at 14:47 today via the `ovh/ovhcloud-cli` GitHub repo was compromised by a hacker; users are urged to update immediately or delete the binary. Separately, VC Robert Leshner warned that goofy criminals are impersonating him, asking Robot Ventures portfolio companies to 'remit payment' for a 'payment error', calling AI-enabled impersonation attacks 'trivial and more common.' The California AG also raised statewide alarms about crypto scams involving ATMs, celebrity endorsements, and AI.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.