This is how cybercriminals are taking advantage of a particular situation that has to do with the artificial intelligence of ChatGPT.
There is no doubt that the use of conversational artificial intelligences such as ChatGPT from Open AI It has brought a multitude of advantages both for our work and for studies, or simply to search for information of any kind, and until now many have been using this AI through the browser.
However, not long ago, OpenAI also released an application of ChatGPT for iOS devices, which all iPhone users have already been able to download.
The problem is that OpenAI has not yet released an official ChatGPT application for devices. Androidand cybercriminals are taking advantage of this situation to create all sorts of apps that impersonate ChatGPT and post them on various app stores for Android devices.
And now security researchers at Palo Alto Networks affirm that scammers are using fake ChatGPT apps to publish them on both the Google Play Store and other third-party app stores.
And many people who are not familiar with the situation download the rogue app thinking it is the legitimate one, but instead they are downloading an app that contains malware.
“The emergence of ChatGPT-themed APK malware poses a serious threat to the security and privacy of mobile devicesa cyber research team from Palo Alto Networks discovered.
“These types of malware can potentially steal sensitive information, spy on user activities, and cause significant financial loss for unsuspecting victims.”, they add.
“To protect against this type of malware, mobile device users should take proactive measures, such as installing reliable antivirus software, being careful when downloading apps from third-party sources, and keeping their devices up to date with the latest security patches.””, they comment.
Tips to avoid falling into the trap
They recommend following specialized technology media to find out when OpenAI releases an official version of ChatGPT for Android.
They comment that before downloading applications from any store, let’s check both developer and user reviews as well.
And fundamental, it is always convenient that our device be updated to the latest version of the operating system and also that we have an antivirus.
