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Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies - Stanley - Feb 25, 2026 Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend into legitimate enterprise communications and evade detection. The attack method, which has been demonstrated against Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/researchers-show-copilot-and-grok-can.html RE: Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies - Jamika - Feb 27, 2026 It’s interesting that researchers found ways Copilot and Grok can be manipulated to generate harmful outputs. This shows we still need careful safeguards and responsible use when relying on AI tools.