# A real ChatGPT page is being used to trick people into installing malware

> A real ChatGPT page is being used to trick people into installing malware Oct 1, 2026 — 6:07 AM ET - Attackers created a fake ChatGPT model called “Plus 5. 6” on the real ChatGPT website.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-custom-gpt-malware-scam-3717796/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abe4eb863e1d5d445fa3054)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #chatgpt #openai #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6abe4eb863e1d5d445fa3054

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