Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/researchers-show-copilot-and-grok-can.html
Publish Date: 2026-02-17 13:08:00
Source Domain: thehackernews.com
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AI as a C2 Proxy: Cybersecurity researchers have shown that AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok can be misused as stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, allowing attackers to blend into legitimate communications.
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Methodology: This attack leverages anonymous web access and sums up browsing prompts, enabling attackers to dynamically generate actions, reconnaissance workflows, and even adapting behavior based on information from the compromised host.
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