Microsoft’s AI-Powered Bing Chat Ads May Lead Users to Malware-Distributing Sites

Microsoft’s Bing Chat service has faced exploitation by cybercriminals to distribute malware through seemingly innocuous links. Users searching for software tools can be directed to malware-filled sites under the guise of legitimate queries. Despite Bing Chat’s implementation being recent (February 2023), malicious actors have already exploited ad placements to distribute malware. This activity signals the consistent evolution of cyber threats.