PALO Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity leader, has just released striking new data. This report unveils a significant rise in targeted exploits around ChatGPT, OpenAI's advanced language model, signaling a clear and urgent call for greater security measures in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Sean Duca, the vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia-Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks (PANW), voiced his concerns over our virtual conversation.
According to PANW's threat intelligence team, Unit 42, witnessed a staggering 910 percent increase in monthly registrations of domains related to ChatGPT from November 2022 through April 2023. Upon investigation, Duca talked about how some of these domains were malicious in nature and set up for potential future misuse. A visit to these websites could expose a user's system to malware attacks exploiting their vulnerabilities. They detected a surge in harmful activities with PANW's Advanced URL Filtering system, identifying over 100 malicious URLs related to ChatGPT daily. Despite OpenAI providing free access to its services, unscrupulous actors have launched counterfeit websites that con people into paying for services, increasing the risk of identity theft and credit card fraud.
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