updateApr 1, 2026ยท 1 min read

mercor hit by cyberattack tied to litellm project

mercor confirmed a cyberattack linked to the litellm project. this may affect developers using litellm for their projects.

mercor, an AI recruiting startup, confirmed a security incident. an extortion hacking group claimed responsibility for stealing data from the company's systems.

developers using the litellm project should be aware of potential vulnerabilities. ensure that your implementations are secure and consider reviewing your data handling practices.

keep an eye on updates from mercor for any further implications related to this incident.

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mercor got hacked through litellm which is either a wake-up call about supply chain security or a sign you should've finished that auth refactor three months ago