ChatGPT share links abused to host fake outage pages to deliver malware

Summary

Threat actors are exploiting ChatGPT's share link functionality to host fake outage pages. These pages are designed to trick users into downloading malware disguised as the legitimate ChatGPT desktop application.

IFF Assessment

FOE

This indicates a new technique being used by threat actors to distribute malware, posing a direct threat to users and their systems.

Defender Context

Defenders should be aware of this evolving social engineering tactic, which leverages the trust associated with well-known platforms like ChatGPT. Users need to be educated about the risks of downloading applications from unverified sources, even when presented with seemingly official-looking pages.

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