THE Goal, The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp issued a statement warning that it had found several... Malware posing as generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, disguised as ChatGPT or software with functions similar to Chatbots.
According to the platform, Hackers have been creating malicious browser extensions and making them available in official app stores, claiming they are tools related to the use of [software name]. ChatGPT. Furthermore, some of these extensions include chatbot functionality alongside the malware, which helps to camouflage the presence of the viruses.
Meta also reported that the main targets of these Attacks have been carried out by users who use the Facebook business platform.The goal of the scammers is to gain access to The business page of the user who is most likely to have a credit card linked. The platform has already blocked over a thousand websites that promote themselves as tools similar to ChatGPT, but which are actually traps created by hackers.
To avoid these actions, the Meta announced that it will be using a new type of business account called "Meta Work". Users will be able to access Business Manager tools without having a personal Facebook account.
With the new AI tool, hackers are taking advantage of the new technology to invade people's devices.
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ALERT!
It is important to clarify that generative AI technology, such as ChatGPT, It is a powerful and useful tool; however, as with any technology, There is always the risk that it will be misused by malicious individuals.
In fact, there are already examples of malware that masquerade as generative AI, including Fake chatbots that attempt to trick users into stealing personal or financial information. These types of attacks are a growing threat to online security, and it's important to always be vigilant when interacting with chatbots and other forms of AI technology.
To protect yourself against these types of attacks, it is It is important to be careful when providing personal or financial information to an unknown chatbot or website.In addition, it's always a good idea to use reliable security software on your devices and stay informed about the latest online security threats.
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