Lifehacker Malware Spread via ChatGPT Ads Targets macOS Users
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Threat actors are using paid ads on Google to promote misleading conversations with ChatGPT and Grok, which appear to offer tech support but actually lead macOS users to download infostealing malware. This campaign is a variation of the ClickFix attack, utilizing tactics like CAPTCHA prompts and fake error messages to deceive users.
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