Malwarebytes warns fake AI subscription sites could put enterprise data at risk
Researchers at Malwarebytes discovered a set of polished websites that masquerade as subscriptions to well‑known AI tools such as GPT‑6 Astra, DaVinci Resolve, PixAI and OpenCut. The sites charge users between $10 a month and $2,000 for a year, use genuine Google sign‑in pages, and sometimes ask visitors to upload documents or recordings to unlock the promised services.
Key points
- Fake sites impersonate AI tools like GPT‑6 Astra, charging $10‑$2,000 per subscription.
- Sites use real Google sign‑in but may collect uploaded documents and credentials.
- Researchers believe a single group runs all sites using a $2‑per‑template website kit.
Malwarebytes said the fake sites do not host malware or fake password forms, but they collect credentials and potentially sensitive files. The researchers suspect a single actor or group runs all the sites, noting they were built with the same commercial website‑creation kit that costs a one‑time purchase plus about $2 per additional template. The kit provides account management, billing and file storage functions. Because the sites appear legitimate, enterprises may purchase them through shadow IT, exposing corporate data to an unknown destination.
The firm advises users to verify the operator of any AI service, check developer details shown during Google authentication, and avoid uploading sensitive data to unverified services. It also recommends reviewing and revoking unwanted Google app connections.
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Beware these fake websites selling subscriptions to AI assistants
computerworld.com · 22 September 2026
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