How Ethical Hackers ACTUALLY Use ChatGPT With Real Examples

Summary: The video discusses the practical applications of ChatGPT in hacking and cybersecurity, addressing common misconceptions about its utility. The presenter shares insights on crafting effective prompts tailored for hacking tasks to yield actionable outcomes, which can significantly streamline workflows. The video includes examples of specific prompts and techniques that enhance ChatGPT’s performance in technical contexts.

Keypoints:

• The usefulness of ChatGPT for hacking depends on how well users craft their prompts.
• Using the right formulation of prompts can save time on automation tasks that typically consume hours.
• Understanding the six components of prompt engineering—task, context, exemplars, persona, format, and tone—is foundational.
• Prompting for hacking requires a different approach due to necessary precision and technical requirements.
• AI outputs can often run into content filters, which necessitates a thoughtful approach in framing requests.
• A revised prompt structure tailored for hacking includes six components: legitimacy statement, task, technical context, output constraints, knowledge boundaries, and success criteria.
• Effective prompts should establish ethical context, provide clear tasks, and outline specific requirements for responses.
• Examples of prompts include generating specific code payloads and analyzing JavaScript code for vulnerabilities.
• For complex tasks, breaking down the requests into smaller components can enhance clarity and effectiveness.
• Users are encouraged to verify AI-generated content, as AI should complement, not replace, human skills and knowledge in hacking.