Hackers use ChatGPT phishing websites to infect users with malware

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of ChatGPT’s popularity to distribute malware and carry out cyberattacks, researchers have found. 

Since the moment it launched, ChatGPT has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts about its potential to aid criminals in writing malicious code. But according to a report published this week by threat intelligence company Cyble, bad actors are also setting up phishing websites mimicking the AI tool’s branding. 

Researchers at Cyble have found several cases where hackers created fake websites with ChatGPT’s icon …

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