You're sitting comfortably at home, sipping tea and suddenly - bang! A criminal hacker is using AI technology like ChatGPT to trick you. This is the new reality of cyberspace, and we are delving into the dark side of this technology.
Your trusty email inbox: A paradise for AI phishers
Forget the days of obvious phishing emails full of bad German. ChatGPT changed the game. Emails become deceptively authentic and before you know it, you have exposed sensitive data. The motto is always to be vigilant!
Typos can be costly: Typo squatting in the age of AI
Have you ever typed a twisted letter into a web address? This could be your downfall today. Hackers use ChatGPT to create credible fake websites and lure unsuspecting surfers into their trap.
Password “1234” was yesterday: ChatGPT advises
Andreas loves “Lord of the Rings” and has a cat named Lila. Sounds harmless, right? But with such information, ChatGPT can use snippets of social media data to generate a password that puts you in trouble.
At the heart of AI: prompt injection attacks
It's a bit like showing your own tricks to a magician. Hackers manage to outwit AI programs like ChatGPT themselves. They manipulate the systems and use them for their dark machinations.
ChatGPT as a digital bodyguard? It's possible!
But there is also good news! AI can not only attack us, but also protect us. From checking emails for phishing indicators to identifying vulnerabilities in code, we can also turn the game in our favor.
Bottom line: The internet can be a wild place, especially as AI-powered attacks become more sophisticated. While AI tools like ChatGPT offer immense benefits, we must be aware of the risks involved. The key to protection? Education, vigilance and an awareness of the tools and techniques hackers use today.
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