Facebook users are now targeted by fake software offering ChatGPT-based tools.
Meta confirmed this cybersecurity issue via its recent Q1 2023 Security Reports, which was published on May 3.
"From a bad actor's perspective, ChatGPT is the new crypto," said Guy Rosen, Meta's chief information security officer.
He said that around 10 malware families posing as ChatGPT and other AI tools were discovered by their security analysts in March alone.
Facebook Hackers Taking Advantage of ChatGPT's Popularity
According to The Sun UK's latest report, cybercriminals use software that offers ChatGPT-based tools.
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However, Meta clarified that this software actually contains malware that enables hackers to have full access to their victims' gadgets.
The tech firm said that it had already blocked thousands of malicious web addresses that were linked to ChatGPT and other similar AI models.
Meta explained that their team investigated and conducted safety measures to prevent these malware strains, which are taking advantage of users who are interested in trying OpenAI's ChatGPT.
"The generative AI space is rapidly evolving, and bad actors know it, so we should all be vigilant," stated Rosen in his official blog post.
How Meta Address Cybersecurity Issues
Meta explained that Facebook hackers, who now use ChatGPT-based tools to lure victims, commonly target users who manage businesses.
The tech firm added that these malicious actors also prefer attacking Facebook consumers who rely on FB for their work.
Because of this, Meta decided to introduce a new type of account for businesses and work purposes; the Meta Work accounts.
Meta explained that this new tech allows users to access Facebook's Business Manager tools without the need to link personal FB accounts.
You can click this link to learn more about this cybersecurity effort.
In other news, Elon Musk rolled out the new Twitter encrypted DM feature to further protect his consumers.
We also reported about the FBI's new three internet rules that Android and iPhone users can follow to prevent internet-enabled crimes.
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