AI agents Grok and Bankrbot tricked into sending $200K in tokens via Morse code prompt injection
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ByHristina Vasileva
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Summary
A user on X tricked two AI agents (Grok and Bankrbot) into sending approximately $200K worth of DRB tokens by using a Morse code prompt injection. The Morse code message bypassed AI safety measures, causing Bankrbot to immediately comply and transfer 3 billion DRB tokens on the Base network to a predetermined address controlled by the attacker (ilhamrafli.base.eth). The incident highlights significant security vulnerabilities in autonomous AI agents operating in Web3 and crypto environments.
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The attack raises more questions about the capabilities of AI to navigate crypto tasks and Web3 independently.
Bankrbot complied immediately with the Morse code message.
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