Recently, OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology has become the talk of the town in the tech world, resulting in a surge in ChatGPT scams. In response, Meta, a security platform, has sounded an alarm on how hackers are using the ChatGPT name to spread malware. According to the company, their research team has uncovered malicious browser extensions and mobile apps that, upon installation, promise to deliver the same AI experience that is offered on the official ChatGPT website.
Meta’s Chief Security Officer Guy Rosen said that the scams seen with ChatGPT are comparable to those that were popular during the crypto hype; as these fraudulent entities have been using sponsored search ads and official web stores to advertise their malware-packed products. Shockingly, some of the malicious ChatGPT tools had been built with actual ChatGPT features, making it extremely difficult for unsuspecting users to detect.
Apart from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, cyber criminals have also set their sights on Google’s artificial intelligence product, Bard. It is important to note that OpenAI has not developed any official ChatGPT app or browser extension.
Meta is an Israeli-based cyber security platform that offers risk management services with an emphasis on threat assessment. The company is backed by a group of seasoned investors and established entrepreneurs, and they have been providing technical security solutions to organisations both large and small. Their product suite helps customers protect themselves from data and privacy breaches, phishing attacks, fraudulent websites, cyber attacks, and so forth.
Guy Rosen, the Chief Security Officer at Meta, has been a leader in the cybersecurity space for over two decades. In the past, he has served as the head of security for Google Maps and Facebook, and has been involved in many programmes to promote digital safety and privacy protection. He has been lauded for his work in the industry, having received the RSA Conference award for “Best Security Innovation” in 2020.
