Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
Weaponized Trust: Hackers Turn AI Platforms and Social Ads into Malware Engines
By TechShots Studio

Cybercriminals are increasingly hijacking trusted platforms—from verified social media ad accounts to shared links on ChatGPT and Claude—to deliver info-stealing malware. By hosting malicious scripts directly on legitimate vendor domains and using "ClickFix" fake troubleshooting guides, attackers bypass security red flags and trick users into executing malicious commands under the guise of familiar, reputable software.
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