OpenAI recently thwarted a spear phishing attempt attributed to a China-based group named SweetSpecter, aimed at breaching sensitive data. This incident highlights the escalating cybersecurity threats faced by US AI firms amid ongoing competition with China in the AI sector. The attack involved SweetSpecter impersonating legitimate users of OpenAI's ChatGPT to send malicious emails. OpenAI's security measures successfully prevented the breach, ensuring no sensitive information was compromised. The company continues to enhance its defenses against foreign cyber threats, particularly from rivals seeking strategic advantages in AI technology.