Hackers host fake ChatGPT model on its official website — but really it's just malware

Attackers abused custom ChatGPT bots and Google Sites to deliver ClickFix malware Fake troubleshooting prompts tricked victims into executing malicious commands Campaign shows trusted AI platforms increasingly leveraged in social engineering attacks Criminals are using custom GPTs in combination with Google services to deliver a ClickFix attack to their targets and deploy dangerous malware that can control the victim’s camera and microphone, experts have warned. A new campaign was recently spotted by security researchers Huntress, and as soon as it was shut down, a new one popped up within days. Abusingn legitimate services At the center of the scam is a ChatGPT feature called “Custom GPT”.