Meta has warned that Cybercriminals are offering browser extensions thatWhat do they promise to have? AI capabilities, artificial intelligence generative, like the one offered by ChatGPT, but actually contain malware, malicious software designed to infect your devices.
Over the past month, security analysts at Meta have discovered this malware that masquerades as ChatGPT or other similar AI tools. This was reported by the director of information security, Guy Rosen, in a briefing that echoes Safety Week. The manager pointed out that the latest wave of malware campaigns is cashing in on the popularity of generative artificial intelligence technologywhich has captured the attention of many people.
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp has a habit of sharing these types of discoveries with the cybersecurity industry and community. It is common for cybercriminals to use novelties to lure their victims and trick them into clicking links or downloading. Cryptocurrency-related scams were one of the previous baits used for this.
Meta’s security team has so far blocked over a thousand web addresses promising tools similar to ChatGPT.
According to Rosen, Meta has yet to detect criminals using generative AI for more than a trap, but the company is preparing for the time when it will be used as a weapon.
The expert has pointed out that generative artificial intelligence has great potential and cybercriminals know it, so it is important to always be vigilant to maintain security. Meanwhile, Meta teams are developing ways to use generative artificial intelligence to combat cybercriminals and online disinformation campaigns.
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