Malicious extensions can use ChatGPT to steal your personal data - here's how

Browser extensions can access the prompts of commercial and internal AIs to snag your sensitive data, says LayerX. But there are ways you can protect yourself.

ZDNET's key takeaways

• Browser extensions can use AI prompts to steal your data.
• All AI LLMs can be exploited, both commercial and internal.
• LayerX's technology now works with Chrome for Enterprise to protect you

That browser extension you just installed in Chrome may seem harmless enough. If created by a savvy cybercriminal, it could take advantage of AI to steal personal or business data without your knowledge.

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A new report from browser security provider LayerX describes how any browser extension can access the prompts of AI-powered LLMs (large language models) to inject them with the necessary instructions designed to steal data. Without even requiring ...