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AI Chat Scammers Spread Mac Malware as Trust in Smart Assistants Grows
Cybercriminals are spreading dangerous Mac malware disguised as fake AI chat results, targeting people who trust online conversations. The malicious activity is part of a new campaign to trick users into installing harmful software.
Cybercriminals have launched a campaign spreading fake AI chat results to infect Mac computers with malicious malware, targeting people's trust in artificial intelligence. Researchers warn that this new tactic is part of a broader effort by cybercriminals to exploit trusted digital platforms. The fake AI chat answers are being used to spread the malware, which can compromise user data and security on infected Macs.
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