OpenAI announced the banning of accounts linked to Russian-speaking cybercriminals and two Chinese nation-state hacking groups involved in malware development and social media automation. Their coordinated efforts included utilizing ChatGPT to enhance Windows malware and conduct sophisticated operational security practices. These actors, who employed temporary email accounts for single-use interactions, managed to deploy AI-assisted malware through a deceptive software repository. This malware aims to elevate privileges, persist stealthily, and exfiltrate sensitive data while avoiding detection, showcasing an intricate understanding of system internals and operational methodologies.
OpenAI banned accounts likely operated by Russian-speaking threat actors and two Chinese hacking groups for using ChatGPT in malware development and social media automation.
The malicious actors refined Windows malware, showcased knowledge of Windows internals, and highlighted operational security by using temporary accounts for incremental improvements.
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