CNCERT Issues Security Advisory on Malicious AI Extensions Used for Crypto Mining
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Summary
CNCERT has issued a security advisory warning about malicious AI "skills" and extensions that are being used to facilitate unauthorized crypto mining and jailbreaking of large language models. These deceptive tools, promoted as LLM enhancers or passive income generators, pose significant risks to data privacy and enterprise cybersecurity, as detailed in the June 2024 report.
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These tools, often promoted under the guise of enhancing large language models (LLMs) or providing passive income, are being used to facilitate unauthorized crypto mining and 'jailbreaking' activities.
According to the June 2024 report, these deceptive extensions pose significant risks to both individual data privacy and enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure.
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