Facebook has blocked more than 10 fake ChatGPT apps trying to trap users

New Delhi: Facebook, the parent company of social media giant Meta, has blocked more than 10 fake ChatGPT apps designed to dupe users, according to the Mashable website. The business has found that con artists are using the public’s interest with ChatGPT, an AI-based language model, to persuade people to download malicious software and browser add-ons.

Taking advantage of people’s trust in ChatGPT, the cyber criminals behind these fraudulent apps are launching attacks across the internet and compromising accounts. Once a user has downloaded malicious software, attackers can continue to develop new strategies to circumvent security measures.

To combat this problem, Meta has identified and blocked the sharing of over 1,000 different malicious URLs on its apps. The company has also informed the file-sharing platforms where the malware was hosted, so that they can take necessary action, reports Mashable.

The prevalence of online fraud is making the internet more dangerous, and even social media giants like Meta are now alerting users to the risks of fake ChatGPT apps. Users should exercise caution and download ChatGPT applications only from reputable websites.