Security News

Over 100,000 ChatGPT accounts stolen via info-stealing malware
2023-06-20 08:00

More than 101,000 ChatGPT user accounts have been stolen by information-stealing malware over the past year, according to dark web marketplace data. Cyberintelligence firm Group-IB reports having identified over a hundred thousand info-stealer logs on various underground websites containing ChatGPT accounts, with the peak observed in May 2023, when threat actors posted 26,800 new ChatGPT credential pairs.

ChatGPT and data protection laws: Compliance challenges for businesses
2023-06-20 04:30

What risks do businesses face regarding compliance with data protection laws when using ChatGPT? ChatGPT is not exempt from data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and the Consumer Privacy Protection Act.

New Research: 6% of Employees Paste Sensitive Data into GenAI tools as ChatGPT
2023-06-15 11:58

The revolutionary technology of GenAI tools, such as ChatGPT, has brought significant risks to organizations' sensitive data. The report titled "Revealing the True GenAI Data Exposure Risk" provides crucial insights for data protection stakeholders and empowers them to take proactive measures.

RomCom malware spread via Google Ads for ChatGPT, GIMP, more
2023-05-30 19:01

A new campaign distributing the RomCom backdoor malware is impersonating the websites of well-known or fictional software, tricking users into downloading and launching malicious installers. The first documented use of RomCom was reported in August 2022 by Palo Alto Networks, attributing the attacks to a Cuba ransomware affiliate they named 'Tropical Scorpius.

Week in review: Zyxel firewalls vulnerability, phishing campaign targets ChatGPT users
2023-05-28 08:00

Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO on key drivers for Wi-Fi adoption in enterprise networksThis Help Net Security interview with Tiago Rodrigues, CEO at Wireless Broadband Alliance, delves into the future of enterprise networking, exploring the significant role of Wi-Fi 6E and Private 5G. Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurityIn this Help Net Security interview, we sit down with Dr. Atsushi Yamada, the newly appointed CEO of ISARA, a security solutions company specializing in creating quantum-safe cryptography. Barracuda email security appliances hacked via zero-day vulnerabilityA vulnerability in Barracuda Networks' Email Security Gateway appliances has been exploited by attackers, the company has warned.

ChatGPT is down worldwide - OpenAI confirms issues
2023-05-25 11:31

We and our store and/or access information on a device, such as cookies and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information sent by a device for personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, and audience insights, as well as to develop and improve products. With your permission we and our partners may use precise geolocation data and identification through device scanning.

Phishing campaign targets ChatGPT users
2023-05-25 11:02

A clever phishing campaign aimed at stealing users' business email account credentials by impersonating OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT chatbot, has been spotted by Inky researchers. The initial phase of the attack involves the victim receiving an email that appears legitimate, purportedly sent by OpenAI. The email requests the recipient to verify their email address in order to continue using their ChatGPT account setup.

6 ChatGPT risks for legal and compliance leaders
2023-05-24 03:00

Legal and compliance leaders should address their organization's exposure to six specific ChatGPT risks, and what guardrails to establish to ensure responsible enterprise use of generative AI tools, according to Gartner. "The output generated by ChatGPT and other large language model tools are prone to several risks," said Ron Friedmann, senior director analyst in in the Gartner Legal & Compliance Practice.

Scammers exploit AI trend with fake ChatGPT apps on Google Play, Apple App Store
2023-05-17 10:00

These apps have popped up in the Google Play and Apple App Store. "Scammers have and always will use the latest trends or technology to line their pockets. ChatGPT is no exception. With interest in AI and chatbots arguably at an all-time high, users are turning to the Apple App and Google Play Stores to download anything that resembles ChatGPT," said Sean Gallagher, principal threat researcher, Sophos.

Week in review: Fake ChatGPT desktop client steals data, Patch Tuesday forecast
2023-05-07 08:00

Apple starts delivering smaller security updatesThe security updating of iPhones, iPads and Macs has entered a new stage: Apple has, for the first time, released a Rapid Security Response to owners of the devices running the latest versions of its operating systems. Fake ChatGPT desktop client steals Chrome login dataResearchers are warning about an infostealer mimicking a ChatGPT Windows desktop client that's capable of copying saved credentials from the Google Chrome login data folder.