Conn. CISO Raises Security Concerns Over BadGPT, FraudGPT

An interview with Connecticut CISO Jeff Brown explores the rise of AI-enabled cyber threats—particularly phishing and deepfakes—driven by uncensored models like “BadGPT” and “FraudGPT,” alongside a surge in email-based attacks. Brown highlights both the risks and defensive potential of GenAI, emphasizing improved detection, response automation, and tools like Security Copilot, while urging governments to invest in training, advanced defenses, and information sharing to keep pace with evolving threats.