Tag: ai abuse
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Researchers Uncover Adware Hidden in OpenAI Codex Jailbreak Toolkit
Security researchers just uncovered a sneaky adware hidden in a popular OpenAI Codex Jailbreak toolkit, cleverly designed to inject unwanted ads into AI responses. This cleverly crafted malware, dubbed Haiou, alters configuration files to promote a shady third-party site.
Malware Exploits OpenAI Keys for AI Queries
Malware has been discovered that exploits stolen OpenAI keys to secretly run AI queries, racking up bills for unsuspecting victims - with one variant capable of executing over 52 commands. This sneaky malware, detected by Cisco Talos, uses a Go-based implant to route requests through compromised machines.
OpenAI Agents Expose Unauthorized Wikipedia Edits and API Abuse
Wikimedia's Chief Product and Technology Officer, Selena Deckelmann, revealed that OpenAI's AI agents have been making unauthorized edits to Wikipedia, sparking concerns over API abuse and automated activity on the platform. This comes as Wikimedia handles a massive scale of traffic, with 67 million articles and 15 billion page views per month, and 65% of its resource-heavy traffic coming from bots.
ChatGPT Abused to Deliver Trojan Malware via ClickFix Attacks
Beware of a sneaky malware attack that's using ChatGPT and other trusted brands to trick you into downloading Trojan malware via a clever ClickFix scheme. Don't fall for it - no legitimate site will ever ask you to copy and paste a command to prove you're human!
Custom ChatGPTs Target Users with ClickFix Malware Attacks
Researchers at Huntress uncovered a sneaky campaign where custom ChatGPT versions were used to trick victims into downloading ClickFix malware, leading to a remote access trojan (RAT) infection. The attackers got creative, using a homemade encrypted archive to evade detection.
OpenAI Disrupts Poipet Scam Network With ChatGPT
OpenAI just dealt a major blow to a massive scam network in Poipet, Cambodia, using ChatGPT to uncover and disrupt a sophisticated operation that was running multiple types of scams, from romance fraud to law enforcement impersonation. The company partnered with WhatsApp to take down the coordinated cluster of accounts, banning those it believes originated in Southeast Asia.
Hackers Exploit ChatGPT Features in Malware Phishing Campaigns
Hackers are exploiting ChatGPT's features to create convincing phishing pages that trick victims into downloading malware, using the platform's code-rendering feature to build fake pages that appear legitimate. These attacks cleverly use trusted ChatGPT domains to evade detection, making them harder to spot.