WormGPT Malware — Analysis, Campaigns & Threat Activity

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
14
occurrences
First Seen
November 14, 2025
Last Seen
May 28, 2026

WormGPT is a malware family tracked by ThreatCluster, appearing in 13 threat clusters built from 14 intelligence report mentions.

WormGPT is a malware family tracked across 13 threat clusters and 14 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 14, 2025; most recent activity May 28, 2026.

Related Threat Clusters

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  • Emergence of AI Hacking Tools on Dark Web

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  • SMEs Urged to Enhance Cybersecurity Ahead of Small Business Saturday

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  • Hackers Sell Access to Malicious AI Tools for $220

    Cybercriminals are selling lifetime access to AI chatbots WormGPT and KawaiiGPT for $220. These tools are designed to bypass ethical restrictions of mainstream AI, enabling users to generate phishing emails, create…

    2 articles · Updated November 26, 2025
  • KawaiiGPT: New Open-Source WormGPT Clone Emerges on GitHub

    KawaiiGPT, an open-source tool described as a 'cute' variant of WormGPT, has been released on GitHub. Developed by MrSanZz and contributors, it offers a free alternative to paid AI models, utilizing technologies such as…

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  • DDoS Attacks Surge 168% in 2026, According to Radware Report

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  • Malicious LLMs Target Users with Ransomware and Exploits

    Malicious large language models (LLMs) like WormGPT 4 and KawaiiGPT are being sold and distributed, with functionalities that include ransomware code and rapid data exfiltration methods. These tools are being marketed…

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  • WormGPT 4: New AI Model for Cybercrime Available for $220

    WormGPT 4, a new AI model designed for malicious activities, has been launched for sale at $220. This model is part of a series of AI-for-evil tools that emerged after the original WormGPT was discontinued in 2023.…

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  • Surge in Identity Threats Amid AI Advancements

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Recent Intelligence Reports

  • LLMs focused specifically on cyberattacks — blog.talosintelligence.com · May 28, 2026
  • Steal Smarter Not Harder Malicious Use Of Vercel For Credential Phishing — cofense.com · May 7, 2026
  • AI‑enhanced DDoS‑for‑hire operations increased rapidly in 2025—report — Verdict · March 4, 2026
  • Hacking as a Prompt: Malicious LLMs Find Users — Govinfosecurity · December 8, 2025
  • KawaiiGPT: A Free WormGPT Clone Using DeepSeek, Gemini, and Kimi — Gbhackers · November 28, 2025
  • KawaiiGPT – Free WormGPT Variant Leveraging DeepSeek, Gemini, and Kimi — Cybersecuritynews · November 27, 2025
  • AI hacking tools sold on dark web — Scworld · November 26, 2025
  • Hackers Offer Lifetime Access to WormGPT and KawaiiGPT for $220 — Cyberpress · November 26, 2025

Frequently asked questions

What is WormGPT?

WormGPT is a malware family tracked by ThreatCluster, appearing in 13 threat clusters built from 14 intelligence report mentions.

Is WormGPT still active?

The most recent intelligence report mentioning WormGPT on ThreatCluster is dated May 28, 2026. Activity was first observed November 14, 2025, giving a tracked span from then to May 28, 2026.

What is WormGPT associated with?

Across ThreatCluster reporting, WormGPT most frequently co-occurs with Lazarus, Sidewinder, Transparent Tribe, Data Breach, DDoS, among 12 tracked related entities.

What are the latest developments involving WormGPT?

The most significant recent cluster is “Threat Actors Exploit Vercel's GenAI for Phishing Campaigns” (5 articles · Updated May 7, 2026). WormGPT appears across 13 threat clusters in total, listed above with sources.

How much reporting does ThreatCluster have on WormGPT?

WormGPT appears in 14 intelligence report mentions across 13 deduplicated threat clusters, aggregated from 17,000+ monitored sources.

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