AI Chatbots Linked to Rise in Phishing Scams, Security Report Warns

Security researchers now warn that **chatbots** like ChatGPT are being used as vectors for phishing attacks. The bots can generate believable but fraudulent URLs or content leading users to malicious sites. Smaller brands are especially vulnerable, as attackers exploit chatbot hallucinations to embed dangerous links into responses. The report urges users and organizations to verify origin of URLs and implement safeguards around chatbot outputs.