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This new ChatGPT scam tricks you into installing malware

A new ChatGPT scam tricks users into installing malware.

By · Published October 3, 2026  16:32 UTC · Updated October 3, 2026  18:24 UTC

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How does the scam work?

The scam works by tricking users into installing malware through a RAT, or remote access tool, on a fake ChatGPT website.

What is a RAT?

A RAT, or remote access tool, is a type of malware that allows a scammer to control a user's computer.

How can users protect themselves?

Users can protect themselves by being cautious when visiting ChatGPT websites and avoiding any prompts to install software.

The brief

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: A new ChatGPT scam tricks users into installing malware.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The scam involves fake ChatGPT websites that can take control of users' computers. The scam works by tricking users into installing malware through a RAT, or remote access tool. The coverage from Diario AS and ZDNET provides details on how the scam works and how users can protect themselves.

The scam is particularly concerning because it targets users who are looking for a legitimate ChatGPT experience. Users who visit the fake websites are prompted to install a RAT, which gives the scammer control over their computer. According to BleepingComputer, the scam is a variant of the ClickFix attack, which has been used in previous malware campaigns.

Help Net Security also reports on the malicious Custom GPT on chatgpt.com, which lures users into installing the RAT.

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