In Russia, users seeking to download ChatGPT face significant risks due to the absence of an official application in local app stores. Kaspersky Lab reported over 92,000 global attacks disguised as AI services, with nearly half impersonating ChatGPT. These threats include malware that steals data, credentials, and cryptocurrency, with some applications even facilitating premium SMS scams. OpenAI itself restricts access for users in unsupported countries, making unofficial downloads and even web access without a VPN unreliable and potentially dangerous. AI
IMPACT Users in Russia face significant security risks when attempting to access AI tools like ChatGPT due to the lack of official availability and the prevalence of malicious impersonations.
RANK_REASON The article discusses risks and security threats associated with downloading AI tools, rather than a new release or significant industry event.
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