WormGPT: Hackers Amplified as Evil AI Twin of ChatGPT Emerges on Dark Web

Researchers have issued a warning about a new AI tool called WormGPT, which they claim is enabling hackers to carry out unprecedented cyber attacks. WormGPT, described as a blackhat alternative to popular AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is a generative AI tool that can generate human-like text for use in malicious activities. According to cybersecurity firm SlashNext, the tool has been promoted on dark web forums and was allegedly trained on malware-related data. The researchers tested WormGPT by instructing it to create a phishing email, and it was able to craft not only convincing but also strategically cunning messages. Europol has previously stated that large language models like WormGPT could be used by cybercriminals for impersonation, fraud, or social engineering attacks. The discovery of this dangerous AI chatbot has sparked concerns about the need for regulations to ensure the safe use of such technologies.