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Cloud Security2 min readMay 11, 2026

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

A malicious repository impersonating an OpenAI privacy filter tool ranked first on Hugging Face and was downloaded over 244,000 times, demonstrating how attackers can exploit trusted platforms and brand recognition to distribute compromised code at scale.

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