Approximately 400 stolen GenAI account credentials are listed daily on dark web platforms, posing a significant threat to corporate security. Credentials for platforms such as GPT, Quillbot, Notion, HuggingFace, and Replit are highly sought after by cybercriminals.
The majority of these credentials are harvested through infostealer malware that infects users’ browsers. Although the LLM Paradise market, which sold GPT-4 and Claude API keys for as little as $15, has been shut down, cybercriminals continue to find and exploit stolen credentials.
Stolen GenAI credentials are utilized for various malicious activities, including phishing, malware development, and creating harmful chatbots. The theft of these credentials can lead to severe corporate data breaches, exposing customer data, financial records, intellectual property, and employee personal information.
The report highlights significant threats like LLM jacking, credential abuse, prompt injection attacks, and aggressive data collection. OpenAI credentials are particularly targeted, with substantial daily thefts reported.
Companies are urged to implement robust security measures such as advanced multi-factor authentication (MFA), dark web monitoring, and regular security audits. Educating users about phishing and malware risks and developing a prompt incident response plan are crucial for mitigating damage from credential breaches.
The widespread availability of stolen GenAI credentials on the dark web underscores an escalating threat to corporate security. Cybercriminals exploit these credentials to conduct phishing attacks, develop malware, and compromise sensitive data.
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