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New x47.c Windows Botnet Weaponizes xAI Grok, AI API Draining

·Source: SecurityWeek

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Executive Summary

The Windows botnet relies on AI to maintain persistence, using xAI Grok to choose from predefined actions. The post New x47.c Windows Botnet Weaponizes xAI Grok, AI API Draining appeared first on SecurityWeek .

Analysis

The Windows botnet relies on AI to maintain persistence, using xAI Grok to choose from predefined actions. The post New x47.c Windows Botnet Weaponizes xAI Grok, AI API Draining appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Source Attribution

Originally published by SecurityWeek on Sep 26, 2026.

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