ChatGPT Scams: The New Crypto Scams - Meta Warns
The rise of generative AI has sparked a growing interest in fake ChatGPT or similar AI software among cybercriminals. According to Meta, the company has detected a significant increase in malware disguised as ChatGPT and other AI software, with ten malware families discovered since March 2023 alone. These scammers primarily use mobile apps or browser extensions posing as ChatGPT tools to steal users' account credentials, including those managing businesses on Facebook.
The scams resemble crypto scams that take advantage of the immense interest in digital currency. Speaking to reporters, Meta's Chief Security Officer Guy Rosen said that from a bad actor's perspective, ChatGPT is the new crypto. Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting ChatGPT's surge in interest to launch these attacks.
Meta has discovered that hackers primarily target personal accounts to gain access to connected business pages or advertising accounts, which are more likely to have a linked credit card. To combat this, Meta is planning to introduce a new type of account called "Meta Work" accounts. These accounts will enable users to access Facebook's Business Manager tools without a personal Facebook account, helping keep business accounts more secure in cases where attackers begin with a personal account compromise. The company will start testing these new work accounts this year and will expand them over time.
Meta is also launching a tool to help businesses detect and remove malware. The tool guides people step-by-step on how to identify and remove malware, including the use of third-party antivirus tools to prevent businesses from repeatedly losing access to accounts. With these new tools and features, Meta aims to prevent similar hacks in the future.
