In recent news, Facebook has warned users about fake ChatGPT apps circulated on the internet, claiming that over 10 of such malicious applications were blocked. This highlights the need for users to be cautious concerning the internet and look out for fake apps. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has emerged as a favorite target for cybercriminals, as they are taking advantage of people’s trust and curiosity in the AI-powered app to scam them.
Meta, a security firm, has discovered around 10 related malware families, which compromise accounts when a user downloads them. It is advised to only download ChatGPT apps from trusted sources, as these cybercriminals have updated their methods to bypass security protocols.
Meta has taken precautionary actions against the threat posed by these malicious actors, as they have identified and blocked over 1,000 malicious URLs from being shared on their apps. Furthermore, they’ve reported them to their industry peers at file-sharing services for appropriate measures. They are also warning about similar Internet scams, such as the ones found on LinkedIn, Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox.
The company behind this, Meta, is a security firm from San Francisco. Founded in 2013, it provides advanced security structure to a wide range of technologies. Combining AI and machine learning capabilities with human-like insights, they have further built an effective defense against targeted cyberattacks. The firm focuses on creating trust between customers and the internet and helping secure digital transactions.
Ankita Chakravarti, the author of the article, works as a Web Content Manager at the same firm. She monitors the cybersecurity threats posed to web users. She regularly writes and researches the drawbacks of digital technology and prepares reports and content on them. With her well-ground knowledge of online security threats, she educates and well-touches upon the importance of digital security measures. She also educates users on how to use the internet responsibly and tackle false information.
