The Dark Side of AI: How WormGPT Became ChatGPT’s Evil Twin

Every groundbreaking innovation comes with its shadow. The printing press gave us literature and propaganda. The internet brought us connectivity and cybercrime. Now, artificial intelligence has given us ChatGPT – and its malicious cousin, WormGPT.

While millions admired ChatGPT’s ability to write poetry and solve homework problems, cybercriminals were busy developing their own AI assistant. WormGPT has becomes a prime example of what happens when artificial intelligence meets criminal enterprise, now promoted on Telegram channels and dark web forums as the “jailbreak-free, unfiltered” alternative to mainstream AI. 

The Criminal’s AI Assistant

Unlike ChatGPT, which politely refuses to help you build a bomb or write malicious code, WormGPT is designed specifically to be helpful to hackers. For subscription fees ranging from $60 to $120 per month – roughly the cost of a decent gym membership – cybercriminals can access an AI that will:

• Write advanced malware, including key loggers, ransomware, and Trojans ...