It also says that user activity is not logged on GhostGPT and can be bought through the encrypted messenger app Telegram, likely to appeal to criminals who are concerned about privacy. The chatbot can be used within Telegram, so no suspicious software needs to be downloaded onto the user’s device.

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Cybercriminals are selling access to the malicious GenAI chatbot via Telegram, providing rapid assistance for a range of nefarious activities, according to Abnormal Security

In 2023, we saw the emergence of the first criminally focused generative AI models, with WormGPT grabbing headlines for its ability to assist hackers in creating malicious software. WolfGPT and EscapeGPT soon followed, and now security researchers have discovered a new AI-based tool helping hackers create malware – GhostGPT.