45,000+ Fake ChatGPT Attacks Exploit User Trust

More than 45,000 fake ChatGPT cyberattacks are exploiting user trust. Kaspersky warns that fake AI service cyberattacks, including those mimicking ChatGPT and Gemini, are on the rise. Here's the thing: cybercriminals are taking advantage of people's confidence in AI. They're not relying on technical vulnerabilities, but rather on users' overconfidence and lack of verification. Experts discovered 92,000 fake AI service attacks in 2026. Nearly half of these, 49%, faked the ChatGPT application. Another 18% faked Claude and 18% faked Gemini. These fake versions spread malware, including Trojans and spyware. Running a fake application can allow attackers to steal information and remotely control devices. What's interesting is that over 15,000 samples of malware have been disguised as AI agent software. These include various harmful types of malware. The bottom line: businesses need to establish clear security boundaries and strengthen security for their development environments to stay safe in this evolving threat landscape.