A malicious cyber attack involving a fake ChatGPT browser extension has put thousands of Facebook accounts at risk of being compromised, a recent report by CybelAngel has revealed. According to researchers, suspicious activity was detected in an exposed database that contained data collected from users who have installed the malicious extension. This incident further highlights just how easy it is for malicious actors to use the growing interest in ChatGPT for nefarious purposes.
Upon investigating the attack, researchers say that the fake extension has harvested data from approximately 40,000 unsuspecting users including Facebook login credentials and browser cookie tracking information. It is believed that the attackers used this data to gain access to at least 6,000 corporate accounts and 7,000 virtual private network accounts. Fortunately, the extension has since been removed from the Play Store.
CybelAngel is an industry-leading cyber security firm that works to keep companies and users safe from potential security threats and breaches. The company was founded by Jacques Legras, an experienced entrepreneur and an expert in the field of cyber security. With a wide range of services, CybelAngel helps their customers protect their information and reduce the risk of becoming a target of malicious attacks.
