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This is a pretty clever, and concerning, attack vector. Scammers found a security blind spot by hiding malware links in ad metadata, a place that seems to be invisible to X's filters. But the real issue is how they weaponized the platform's own AI, Grok, to legitimize the scam.
By simply asking the AI to reveal the link, they turn a trusted system account into a distribution channel. It’s a solid reminder that when we integrate AI so deeply into platforms, we also create new ways for people to exploit that integration.
TL;DR
⚠️ Scammers hide malware links in an ad's 'From:' metadata field.
🤖 They publicly ask Grok AI to identify the link from the ad.
🔓 Grok reads the hidden metadata and posts the malicious link in a reply.
🛡️ This bypasses filters and leverages the AI's trusted status to fool users.
https://hackread.com/scammers-exploit-grok-ai-video-ad-scam-x-malware/

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