Recently, an independent security analyst & bug hunter Nagli (@naglinagli) discovered a critical security vulnerability in ChatGPT, a widely used and recently released platform. OpenAI, a Microsoft-backed firm, responded quickly by creating a bug bounty program to address the ATO security issue. Unfortunately, reports of hackers selling premium ChatGPT accounts on the dark web were recorded. ChatGPT users are advised to take caution.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) warns of malicious imitators using their ChatGPT page to spread malware. Follow the agency's advice to keep you and your confidential data safe: be vigilant with unfamiliar links, only download from trusted sources, and keep devices and software up-to-date.
ChatGPT is an AI-based system from British tech startup DeepMind, revolutionizing cybersecurity with its natural language processing capabilities and ability to scan enormous datasets to detect and analyze potential threats. It can be used to educate employees, hunt for threats, anticipate risks, assist during incidents, and detect fraud in real-time. ChatGPT may be in its infancy but it is already having a major impact on cybersecurity and data privacy.
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