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Fake OpenAI Privacy Filter Repo Hits #1 on Hugging Face, Draws 244K Downloads - The Hacker News

244K downloads. A fake OpenAI repo on Hugging Face just exposed the open model supply chain's critical vulnerability.

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Why it matters

A malicious repository masquerading as an official OpenAI privacy filter achieved top ranking on Hugging Face and distributed infostealer malware to developers. This incident reveals systemic security gaps in open-source AI distribution channels—a governance and trust problem that will reshape how enterprises vet AI dependencies.

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  1. Fake repository ranked #1 on Hugging Face

  2. 244K downloads before detection

  3. Infostealer malware targeting developers and AI tools

  4. Supply chain attack via open model distribution platform

  5. Exposes blind spot in open model ecosystem governance

  6. Published May 2026

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