OpenAI announced the shutdown of ChatGPT accounts linked to Russian-speaking threat actors and Chinese nation-state hacking groups, exploiting AI for malware development, social media automation, research, and cyber campaigns. These groups used the models for developing malware, bypassing security, and executing disinformation and espionage activities. #ScopeCreep #UNC2630 #APT15 #CyberThreatActors
Keypoints
- Russian-speaking actors used ChatGPT to develop Windows malware and improve their command-and-control infrastructure.
- The malware, named ScopeCreep, employs techniques like obfuscation, privilege escalation, and stealthy persistence to evade detection.
- The Chinese hacking groups APT15 and UNC2630 engaged with ChatGPT for system research, script modifications, and infrastructure setup.
- Malicious actors used AI to automate social media content, research, code development, and conduct social engineering campaigns.
- OpenAI identified various nation-state and criminal groups exploiting ChatGPT for cyber espionage, disinformation, and scam operations.
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