ChatGPT and Malware: The Dark Side of AI in Cybercrime

As AI technology like ChatGPT advances, it has the potential to be misused for malicious purposes, including writing malware. Cybercriminals are now experimenting with AI-driven tools to generate harmful code, making it easier to create sophisticated cyberattacks. Learn about the emerging threat of AI-generated malware and how cybersecurity measures must evolve to counteract these new dangers.

OpenAI confirms that threat actors use ChatGPT to create malware.

OpenAI confirms that threat actors use ChatGPT to create malware.

Ravi Jain
OpenAI has acknowledged that its language model, ChatGPT, has been exploited by malicious actors to create and debug malware, evade detection, and launch spear-phishing attacks. The company has identified several cyber threat groups, including SweetSpecter (China) and CyberAv3ngers (Iran), using ChatGPT for malicious purposes. These threat groups have leveraged ChatGPT to conduct reconnaissance, develop malware, and engage in social engineering campaigns. OpenAI's report highlights the growing risk of AI-powered cyberattacks and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to combat these threats. ... Read More