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Whether you are new to the world of IT or an experienced developer, you may have heard of the debugging concept of the 'programmer's rubber duck’. For the uninitiated, the basic concept is that by speaking to an inanimate object (e.g., a rubber duck) and explaining one’s code or the problem you are facing as if you were teaching it, you can solve whatever roadblock you’ve hit.

While generative AI offers powerful tools for cyber defenders, it’s also enabled cyber attackers to innovate and up the ante when it comes to threats such as malware, vulnerability exploitation and deep fake phishing. All this and we’re still just in the early days of the technology.

ChatGPT knows a lot about Len Noe, CyberArk’s resident technical evangelist, white hat hacker and biohacker. The biohacker piece of his title is a nod to the fact that Noe is transhuman (you might call him a cyborg and be right), which is why his grandkids call him “Robo Papa.” ChatGPT knows all of this.

ChatGPT is a well-known Ai tool that automates different chat services. Many business owners, professionals, and individuals are now using this tool to automate tasks in their lives. It's a convenient tool but not necessarily a secure one. There have been data breaches that began from the ChatGPT service since it was released, and thousands of Americans are being impacted by these breaches now.

ChatGPT use is increasing exponentially in the enterprise, where users are submitting sensitive information to the chat bot, including proprietary source code, passwords and keys, intellectual property, and regulated data. In response, organizations have put controls in place to limit the use of ChatGPT. Financial services leads the pack, with nearly one in four organizations implementing controls around ChatGPT.

To develop practical solutions, it is crucial first to identify the primary threats that arise from the widespread use of ChatGPT. This article aims to analyze these emerging risks, discuss the necessary training and tools for cybersecurity professionals to respond effectively, and emphasize the importance of government oversight to prevent AI usage from undermining cybersecurity efforts. The emergence of ChatGPT brings both awe-inspiring possibilities and significant concerns regarding cybersecurity.