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| Russian hackers are trying to use ChatGPT for their own malicious purposes |
According to a new report by cybersecurity firm Check Point Research, Russian cybercriminals are attempting to bypass restrictions on a popular chatbot (ChatGPT) and use it for malicious purposes.
The company said it monitored multiple threads on secret forums where hackers discussed various breaches, including using stolen payment cards to pay for OpenAI account upgrades, bypassing geo-restrictions, and using a "semi-legitimate online Russian SMS service" to create accounts instead of using them ( ChatGPT).
AI-powered ChatGPT has become a hot topic since its launch late last year thanks to its amazing ability to help write articles, poetry, and emoticons, but it has also garnered attention and hacked websites because it provided discriminatory answers and helped write malware. . .
Cybersecurity researchers have observed how hackers use the tool to create trusted phishing emails as well as code for malicious Office files.
However, the tool cannot be easily abused because OpenAI implemented a number of restrictions to prevent Russians from using ChatGPT after their invasion of Ukraine.
For Sergey Shekevich, director of the Threat Intelligence Group at Check Point Software Technologies, the limitations of AI technology companies are not enough.
"It's not difficult to bypass OpenAI restrictions in some countries to access ChatGPT," said Shekevich. Currently, we see Russian hackers discussing and investigating how to bypass geo-restrictions and use ChatGPT for malicious purposes. "
"We believe that these hackers are likely trying to use and test ChatGPT in their daily criminal activities," added Shekevich. Cybercriminals are increasingly interested in ChatGPT because the underlying AI technology can make hackers more profitable. "
It is believed that hackers are not only trying to use ChatGPT, but also trying to exploit the growing popularity of the tool to distribute various malware and steal money.
For example, Apple's App Store hosts an app that simulates a chatbot and requires users to pay a $10 monthly subscription. Additional apps are also available on the Google Play Store for a $15 monthly subscription.