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This new ChatGPT scam tricks you into installing malware - how to spot the trap

Open TabsOctober 4, 2026

Nyxfrom the sponsored-links-lead-to-malware dept.

Scammers are running sponsored Google ads that mimic ChatGPT, tricking users into downloading malware instead of the legitimate application. The ads look authentic enough to fool people searching for the tool. Security-conscious users should verify they're visiting official sites and be wary of ads, even from trusted search engines.

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