In a groundbreaking development for the tech-challenged, cybercriminals have unleashed new malware-laden installers posing as popular AI tools, such as OpenAI ChatGPT. Dubbed ‘CyberLock,’ ‘Lucky_Gh0st,’ and the mysteriously ambiguous ‘Numero,’ these malicious programs promise to encrypt your files while offering the unique feature of instant problem-solving—well, creating problems to solve, anyway.

The developers behind these digital Trojan horses are reportedly taking cues from cult leaders, providing users with a new sense of purpose: file restoration. Now, AI enthusiasts can experience the adrenaline rush of data recovery from the comfort of their compromised systems. It’s like escape room games but with the added thrill of potential identity theft.

Security researcher Chetan, a digital sage, warns users to be cautious and points out that these fake installers are more insidious than asking your in-laws for tech help. He suggests that those seeking genuine AI tool functionality might want to double-check if their ‘helpful download’ just offered them a side gig in the digital apocalypse.