Grokking Gone Wrong: How Cybercriminals Outsmart Platform X’s Malvertising Protections
Cybercriminals have devised a clever scheme called Grokking to bypass social media platform X’s malvertising protections using AI assistant Grok. They lure users with adult content in video ads and hide malicious links in metadata. These links are then exposed by Grok, reaching millions and redirecting to scams and malware.
Hot Take:
In a plot twist worthy of a sci-fi thriller, cybercriminals have outsmarted social media’s security measures using an AI assistant. Who knew Grok, the AI supposed to help, would become the unwitting accomplice in spreading malicious links? It’s like hiring a guard dog that accidentally unlocks the door for the burglars. Well played, cyber crooks, well played.
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are exploiting AI assistant Grok on platform X to spread malicious links.
- The technique, called Grokking, uses video card-promoted posts with adult content as bait.
- Malicious links are hidden in unscanned metadata fields and amplified by Grok’s responses.
- The scam leads users to sketchy ad networks and harmful content via smartlink monetization.
- Hundreds of accounts have been identified, posting relentlessly until they are suspended.
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