Chatbot malfunction

Based on this article by Emily Long posted on LifeHacker.

The latest wave of cyber threats is disguising itself as helpful tech advice, making trusted platforms like ChatGPT and Grok a dangerous new vector for malware. Attackers are running poisoned sponsored search ads that lead users to fake troubleshooting guides on these AI sites, tricking macOS users into executing malicious installation commands in their Terminal.

Following these seemingly innocent instructions installs the dangerous AMOS infostealer, which immediately begins targeting sensitive assets like cryptocurrency wallets, browser passwords, and system data. The critical takeaway is clear: never blindly trust or execute any command generated by an AI or found online that asks for root-level permissions, regardless of how official the source appears.

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