The hype surrounding ChatGPT is gigantic, and the online app is experiencing a rapid increase in user numbers. So it's no big surprise that hackers also use this hype for their malicious actions.
As with the hype phenomenon Pokémon Go, cybercriminals are now using fake versions of ChatGPT to spread malware for Android and Windows. Therefore, consumers should be very careful and avoid any offer that sounds too good to be true. ChatGPT is an online-only tool and is only available at chat.openai.com. There are currently no mobile or desktop apps for any operating system. Apps or websites impersonating ChatGPT and attempting to trick users into downloading apps are fake. They aim to infect devices and systems with malware and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
potential weapon
Not surprisingly, criminals not only take advantage of the hype, but also the tool itself to write malicious code. It is another tool that lowers the barrier to entry for potentially malicious activities. In the past, creating ever-changing malware required a high level of programming knowledge. Now almost anyone with a basic understanding of opponent TTPs can turn ChatGPT into a potential weapon.
ChatGPT doesn't change the basics of cybersecurity, however, and the best way for organizations to protect against these (and other) emerging threats is to continue practicing good cyber hygiene. They should work with external experts to improve their cyber security, conduct regular system reviews, adopt new technologies and train their employees to use them properly.
Positive Applications
Also, it should not be forgotten that there are also positive uses for ChatGPT in the cybersecurity world. For example, it could be used to automate the analysis of log files or generate reports. Security teams can also use ChatGPT to generate phishing emails or social media messages to test their defenses. All of this contributes to improving the efficiency of cybersecurity in companies.
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