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ChatGPT Misuse by Nation-State Actors for Malware Development and Influence Operations

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OpenAI has disrupted three activity clusters misusing its ChatGPT AI tool for cyberattacks. These clusters include Russian, North Korean, and Chinese threat actors who used ChatGPT to develop malware, conduct phishing campaigns, and engage in influence operations. The Russian threat actor developed a remote access trojan (RAT) and credential stealer, while the North Korean group created malware and command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. The Chinese group, UNK_DropPitch, generated phishing content and tooling for routine tasks. Additionally, OpenAI blocked accounts used for scams, influence operations, and surveillance, including networks from Cambodia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and individuals linked to Chinese government entities.

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  1. 08.10.2025 10:16 1 articles · 4h ago

    OpenAI Disrupts Nation-State Actors Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks

    OpenAI has disrupted three activity clusters misusing its ChatGPT AI tool for cyberattacks. These clusters include Russian, North Korean, and Chinese threat actors who used ChatGPT to develop malware, conduct phishing campaigns, and engage in influence operations. The Russian threat actor developed a remote access trojan (RAT) and credential stealer, while the North Korean group created malware and command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. The Chinese group, UNK_DropPitch, generated phishing content and tooling for routine tasks. Additionally, OpenAI blocked accounts used for scams, influence operations, and surveillance, including networks from Cambodia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and individuals linked to Chinese government entities.

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