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In the shadowy realm of the Dark Web, a new weapon of choice is gaining traction among cybercriminals: ChatGPT, a powerful AI-powered language model. This tool, initially developed for creative text generation, is now being employed for a sinister purpose: to craft malicious phishing messages, social engineering attacks, and even polymorphic malware capable of evading detection.
Researchers from Kaspersky’s Digital Footprint Intelligence service have uncovered a disturbing trend: over 3,000 discussions on the Dark Web explicitly discussing the use of ChatGPT for illicit activities. This alarming surge in interest is fueled by the model’s remarkable ability to generate human-like text, making it incredibly effective for tricking unsuspecting users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.
One particularly devious tactic involves using ChatGPT to generate malicious code through a seemingly legitimate domain, effectively bypassing security measures. While no such malware has been detected yet, the potential for this threat is undeniable.
Threat actors are also leveraging ChatGPT to tackle complex tasks like processing vast amounts of user data dumps. This automation significantly lowers the entry barrier for criminals, allowing even novices to engage in activities that once required…