Cybercriminals exploit AI hype to spread ransomware, malware

AI products that sound too good to be true might be malware in disguise

AI continues to be the biggest thing in tech, so it's no wonder hackers want to take advantage of it in their attacks on unsuspecting victims. A few days ago, we learned of a clever campaign on social media platforms like TikTok, where hackers uploaded clips narrated by AI that convinced users to install malware on their computers. Those who fell for the attack thought the videos provided instructions on activating pirated software. That's not t…

Be Careful With Facebook Ads for AI Video Generators: They Could Be Malware

Cybercriminals are capitalizing on interest in AI video tools by posting malware-laden ads on Facebook and LinkedIn, according to Google's thread intelligence unit.

Cybercriminals exploit AI hype to spread ransomware, malware

Threat actors linked to lesser-known ransomware and malware projects now use AI tools as lures to infect unsuspecting victims with malicious payloads.

Don't fall for it

🚨 Don’t fall for it: Scammers are posting AI videos on TikTok promising free versions of Microsoft Office and Spotify. All you had to do? Run a short line of code. Plot twist: It installed malware that could steal your passwords and credit card info. And with no links involved, it was harder to detect.  The post Don’t fall for it appeared first on Komando.com.

AI-Generated TikTok Videos Used to Spread Malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting TikTok’s viral video format by creating fake tutorials that lure users into downloading malware designed to steal sensitive information from their PCs. According to cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, these videos promise free access to popular software like Windows, Microsoft Office, Spotify, and CapCut. These scam videos guide viewers through executing PowerShell scripts, often with voiceover instructions or on-screen…

New ChatGPT Scam Infects Users With Ransomware: ‘Exercise Extreme Caution’

Cisco Talos identified three strains of malware that spoof AI tools, including ChatGPT. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: New ChatGPT Scam Infects Users With Ransomware: ‘Exercise Extreme Caution’ Read more → The post New ChatGPT Scam Infects Users With Ransomware: ‘Exercise Extreme Caution’ appeared first on IT Security News.