AI startup Mercor flags data exposure in supply-chain attack linked to LiteLLM
· Source: storyboard18.com
In short
AI startup Mercor has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed sensitive data belonging to users, contractors and enterprise clients. The breach has been traced to a supply-chain compromise involving LiteLLM, a widely used tool that helps developers connect applications with various AI services, with malicious code inserted into the library enabling attackers to capture login credentials. Security researchers have linked the incident to threat groups TeamPCP and Lapsus$, with the latter reportedly releasing samples of stolen data online.
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