Beware of Hackers: Your ChatGPT Account is at Risk of Info-Stealing Malware

ChatGPT, an instant messaging platform, has been found vulnerable to cyberattacks, as hackers successfully stole user credentials and more using info-stealing malware. Cybersecurity firm Group-IB discovered that over 101,000 ChatGPT accounts have been compromised in a malicious campaign over the past year, with the majority of attacks originating from the Asia-Pacific region. Of the affected accounts, India had the most, followed by Pakistan and Brazil, with the United States ranking in sixth place with 2,995 compromised accounts. While instant messengers and emails have become the latest targets for hackers, the campaigners mainly used Raccoon info-stealer malware to gain access to users’ saved passwords, cookies, and browsing history. The issue is compounded as most users lack advanced security measures to keep their accounts safe. Therefore, experts recommend regularly changing passwords and implementing two-factor authentication to lower the threat of cyberattacks. Global Cyber Security Advisor at ESET, Jake Moore, further stressed that non-technical users might not realize the amount of personal information stored in their ChatGPT accounts and the devastating effects it could have if accessed by malicious actors.