Surge in Generative AI Tools for Cybercrime Sparks Concerns
A new breed of virtual assistant software has surfaced in underground forums, catering to "black hat" hackers seeking illicit gains. These emerging tools, harnessing the power of generative AI models akin to those behind ChatGPT, have adopted monikers such as "FraudGPT" and "WormGPT," promising functionalities spanning from crafting malicious software and phishing emails to constructing attack sites and pinpointing vulnerabilities. Notably, their effectiveness shines in facilitating business email compromise (BEC) attacks.