Scammers Exploit Microsoft's Bing Chat with Malicious Ads, Posing Major Cybersecurity Threat

Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing Chat, has been targeted by scammers who are using malicious ads to deceive users. The ads can lead users to malware-infested websites and trick them into clicking on fraudulent ads. Attackers are taking advantage of Bing Chat's AI capabilities to lure users searching for software downloads into visiting these malicious sites. Once on the sites, users may unknowingly install malware directly from a Bing Chat conversation. Researchers have discovered that Bing Chat's ads can be hijacked by malicious websites, posing a significant cybersecurity threat. Users are advised to stay alert and be cautious when using Bing Chat to avoid falling victim to this malware campaign.