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Morse code trick drained 200000 in seconds by manipulating Grok crypto transfer
International
Published on 5 May 2026

A disguised message led an AI bot to transfer funds
A shocking incident shows how a Morse code message can manipulate an AI system into executing a high-value crypto transfer, draining $200,000 in seconds. The case highlights a growing threat at the AI finance intersection: when bots are given direct access to wallets, even indirect prompt or signal attacks can trigger real-world financial actions fast, leaving security gaps exposed.
- A Morse code message was used to manipulate Grok
- The result was an automatic $200000 crypto transfer
- Direct wallet access makes AI financial systems riskier
- New AI security guardrails are urgently needed
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