Unveiling the Dark Side of ChatGPT: Exploring Cyberattacks and Enhancing User Awareness

Abstract

The Chat Generative Pre-training Transformer (GPT), also known as ChatGPT, is a powerful generative AI model that can simulate human-like dialogues across a variety of domains. However, this popularity has attracted the attention of malicious actors who exploit ChatGPT to launch cyberattacks. This paper examines the tactics that adversaries use to leverage ChatGPT in a variety of cyberattacks. Attackers pose as regular users and manipulate ChatGPT’s vulnerability to malicious interactions, particularly in the context of cyber assault. The paper presents illustrative examples of cyberattacks that are possible with ChatGPT and discusses the realm of ChatGPT-fueled cybersecurity threats. The paper also investigates the extent of user awareness of the relationship between ChatGPT and cyberattacks. A survey of 253 participants was conducted, and their responses were measured on a three-point Likert scale. The results provide a comprehensive understanding of how ChatGPT can be used to improve business processes and identify areas for improvement. Over 80% of the participants agreed that cyber criminals use ChatGPT for malicious purposes. This finding underscores the importance of improving the security of this novel model. Organizations must take steps to protect their computational infrastructure. This analysis also highlights opportunities for streamlining processes, improving service quality, and increasing efficiency. Finally, the paper provides recommendations for using ChatGPT in a secure manner, outlining ways to mitigate potential cyberattacks and strengthen defenses against adversaries.

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“…However, an aspect to consider is the susceptibility of LLMs to 'hallucinations' or generating misleading or inaccurate information, so the reliability of LLMs in the context of cybersecurity needs careful evaluation to prevent possible misguidance in critical decisionmaking processes [46], [50], [51]. Furthermore, the continuous refinement and evolution of RansomCillin in response to the dynamic tactics employed by ransomware is essential to ensure that the recovery solution remains effective against the latest ransomware strategies, as it is crucial to stay informed about the latest ransomware techniques and regularly update RansomCillin's recovery mechanisms, thereby enabling continual development and improvement, which are instrumental in ensuring that RansomCillin maintains its relevance and efficacy as a valuable tool in the fight against the scourge of ransomware [52], [46].…”