ChatGPT Scams: The Cyber Criminals’ Comedy of Errors and OpenAI’s Smackdown!

OpenAI banned ChatGPT accounts used by Russian and Chinese hackers for developing malware and other cyber shenanigans. The Russian group used ChatGPT for malware development, while the Chinese groups engaged in open-source research and social media automation. The cyber misfits aimed to exfiltrate data and spread malware with comedic timing worthy of a bad heist movie.

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Hot Take:

Looks like ChatGPT found itself in the middle of a cyber-thriller, where AI-powered sidekicks are helping out some shady characters! OpenAI pulled the plug on these sneaky peeps trying to turn ChatGPT into their personal hacker buddy. Who knew AI could be a double agent?

Key Points:

  • OpenAI banned Russian and Chinese threat actors using ChatGPT for illicit activities.
  • ScopeCreep malware campaign involved AI-assisted Windows malware development.
  • Threat actors used temporary accounts for incremental software improvements.
  • Chinese groups used ChatGPT for research, script modification, and system administration.
  • Numerous malicious clusters used AI for social media manipulation and cyber activities.

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