AI recruiting startup Mercor experienced a cyberattack due to a vulnerability in the LiteLLM software, leading Meta to halt its collaboration with Mercor.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with AI development tools and platforms. Even as AI companies innovate rapidly, ensuring the security of the underlying infrastructure is crucial to maintain trust and prevent disruptions, especially when major tech players like Meta are involved.
An AI company that helps recruit people was hacked because of a problem with a tool they used. This caused another big company, Meta, to stop working with them. It shows that even AI companies need to be careful about security.
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