Subj : This new ChatGPT-powered infostealer is targeting cloud platforms
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Nov 10 2023 18:15:05

This new ChatGPT-powered infostealer is targeting cloud platforms

Date:
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:02:10 +0000

Description:
New infostealers are being built with ChatGPT-esque interfaces as they target 
cloud solutions.

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Hackers have developed a new Python-based infostealer malware that is able to 
specifically target cloud services. It has a few standout features, such as 
the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. 

A report from SentinelLabs outlined how it discovered the tool named Predator 
AI being advertised and distributed on Telegram channels devoted to hacking. 
It has a ChatGPT-driven class that was implemented in the Python script, 
allowing for a chat-like interface. The goal of the implementation, the 
developer says, is to be less reliant on OpenAI API, while at the same time 
streamlining the infostealers functionalities. 

The tool has more than 11,000 lines of code and a GUI based on Tkinter. 

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As per the report, Predator AIs goal is to simplify web application attacks 
against common technologies such as WordPress or AWS SES. The researchers 
also noted that Predator AIs code overlaps, in good measure, with AlienFox 
and Legion, both of which are cloud spamming tools. 

The tool is built for educational purposes only, the developer firmly stated, 
adding that it must not be used for illegal activities. That being said, 
Predator AI is being actively developed, with the newer versions coming with 
a Twilio account checker integration. 

While Predator AI is likely somewhat functional, this integration does not 
substantially increase an attackers capability, the researchers explain. The 
feature has not yet been advertised on the actors Telegram channel, and there 
are likely many edge cases that make it unstable and potentially expensive. 

To stay safe from Predator AI and other similar tools, businesses need to 
keep their systems and endpoints up to date, restrict internet access 
wherever possible, and deploy cloud security solutions. The researchers also 
added that having specialized logging and detection mechanisms can be key to 
spotting unusual activity on cloud services, which can stop potent 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-new-chatgpt-powered-infostealer-is
-targeting-cloud-platforms


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