Fake ChatGPT apps are being used to push malware

It was only a matter of time before hackers started leveraging the immense popularity of ChatGPT to push malware (opens in new tab) and steal sensitive personal data - and several security companies have now spotted this happening. For the uninitiated, OpenAI's ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent months. The novelty of its output, plus Microsoft's eagerness to invest in the technology, made it the most sought-after technology online, hitting more than 100 million users in just two months (November 2022 to January 2023), according to BleepingComputer (opens in new tab). The demand, inevitably, led to the service's monetization. Those who want uninterrupted access to the platform can get it for $20 a month.