New ChatGPT scam uses Google ads to trick users into installing malware

A new scam starts with a sponsored Google link that leads to a custom GPT on the ChatGPT domain, which shows a fake "Service Availability Notice" and links to a bogus Cloudflare check. Users are told to paste and run a command in Windows/PowerShell, which installs malware. Google says it is investigating; OpenAI has not responded.

• Sponsored Google link leads to a custom GPT named "Plus 5.6" showing a fake notice
• Fake Cloudflare check instructs users to paste a command into Windows/PowerShell
• Running the command installs malware on the computer
• Google says it is looking into the matter; OpenAI has not responded