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fromBleepingComputer
3 weeks ago

Threat actors abuse X's Grok AI to spread malicious links

Instead, they hide it in the small "From:" metadata field under the video card, which apparently isn't scanned by the social media platform for malicious links. Next, (likely) the same actors ask Grok via a reply to the ad something about the post, like "where is this video from," or "what is the link to this video." Grok parses the hidden "From:" field and replies with the full malicious link in clickable format, allowing users to click it and go straight to the malicious site.
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fromBleepingComputer
4 weeks ago

Brokewell Android malware delivered through fake TradingView ads

Cybercriminals used fake Meta ads offering a free TradingView Premium Android app to distribute Brokewell malware targeting cryptocurrency assets and device credentials.
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