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SesameOp Backdoor Exploits OpenAI API for Remote Access and Command Control

SesameOp Backdoor Exploits OpenAI API for Remote Access and Command Control

First seen 5 Nov 2025, 17:08 UTC

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Microsoft researchers discovered the SesameOp backdoor, which utilizes OpenAI’s Assistants API for remote access and data theft. The malware employs the API to store and relay commands from its command and control (C&C) server, enabling unauthorized control over affected systems.

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