Near AI Data Breach Exposes User Information and AI Agent Data
Data leak at Near AI impacts 18 AI agents
Near AI has experienced a security breach that exposed sensitive user details. The incident also involved the exposure of data from 18 AI agents, which are automated programs used to perform tasks on a blockchain.
Near AI is part of the ecosystem surrounding the NEAR Protocol. The NEAR Protocol is a blockchain platform, a type of digital ledger, used for building and running decentralized applications.
Important details from the report
- The breach resulted in the exposure of personal user details.
- Data belonging to 18 specific AI agents was compromised.
- The incident was reported following a period of price movement for the NEAR Protocol token.
Confirmed facts regarding the breach
It is confirmed that a security failure occurred at Near AI. The exposure specifically affected user information and data from 18 separate AI agents. The exact nature of the user details and the specific functions of the 18 agents involved have not been detailed beyond their exposure.
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