Microsoft Reports Groups Probing ChatGPT for Hacking, Takes Action to Secure AI
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Microsoft and OpenAI found that threat actors are exploring how to use AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to enhance attacks, but have not yet seen novel abuse techniques.
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Known nation-state and cybercriminal groups probed LLMs to aid reconnaissance, scripting, translating, and social engineering. Microsoft disrupted their activities.
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Microsoft and OpenAI aim to ensure responsible AI use, releasing this research to protect the community and shape ethical application standards.
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Microsoft continues expanding threat intelligence tracking and security measures to counter the misuse of generative AI.
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Ongoing collaboration between companies, researchers, and governments is vital for collective responses to AI security risks facing the cyber ecosystem.