Threat actors are exploiting the launch of Perplexity’s Comet AI browser by creating fraudulent websites, malicious apps, and deceptive ads to target users. This campaign involves typo-squatting, brand impersonation, and suspicious domain registrations, posing significant threats to users and the company’s reputation. #Perplexity #CometAI #CyberThreats
Keypoints
- Threat actors launched a campaign using fake domains and apps to impersonate the Comet AI browser.
- Over 40 suspicious domains used typo-squatting, brand impersonation, and deceptive ads to lure users.
- Several domains, including cometai.site and perplexitycomet-ai.com, are classified as critical or high-level threats.
- Fake Comet apps were found on Google Play Store and the iOS App Store, warning users of impersonation risks.
- Advertising campaigns on Google and social media promote fake downloads, indicating organized coordination among threat actors.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/hackers-target-perplexity-comet-browser-users/