'Threat actors are adapting social engineering and monetization strategies to modern user behavior': Microsoft warns AI chatbots may be sending victims to malicious websites — so be on your guard when clicking
Microsoft warns that cybercriminals are adapting their strategies to exploit AI chatbots, which may inadvertently recommend malicious websites. These attackers are using techniques like SEO poisoning to trick AI into suggesting fake utility sites, leading to malware downloads. Users are advised to verify AI-generated links before clicking to avoid potential security breaches.
- ▪Cybercriminals are using AI to recommend spoofed utility sites, tricking users into downloading malware.
- ▪The malware is installed via DLL sideloading, which allows attackers to gain access to victims' devices.
- ▪Victims may end up with cryptojackers that mine cryptocurrency, resulting in high electricity bills and unusable computers.
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Pro Security 'Threat actors are adapting social engineering and monetization strategies to modern user behavior': Microsoft warns AI chatbots may be sending victims to malicious websites — so be on your guard when clicking News By Sead Fadilpašić published 27 May 2026 What happens when an AI recommends a tool? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft researchers observed cybercriminals adapting SEO poisoning tactics to AI platforms, tricking AI into recommending spoofed utility sites like…
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