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Cybercriminals Target AI Users with Malware-Loaded Installers Posing as Popular Tools

Cybercriminals Target AI Users with Malware-Loaded Installers Posing as Popular Tools

Cyber attackers are using AI tools like OpenAI ChatGPT and InVideo AI to spread malware like CyberLock and Lucky_Gh0$t ransomware, and a new malicious software called Numero. The attackers primarily target B2B and marketing sector individuals and organizations, through a method involving fake AI solution websites. These websites, promoted via SEO poisoning techniques, entice visitors to download a product that instead deploys the destructive ransomware. This method is increasingly being used to spread malware throughout various industries.

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