Over 35,000 Grok-Built Apps Exposed Online, Sensitive Data at Risk
A recent discovery by security researchers from Claroc reveals a significant security threat involving Grok-built apps. Out of the 37,571 Grok-developed applications found online, 35,578 were accessible without the need for a login.
Apps Developed by Notable Companies Among Exposed Apps
- 24 apps were developed by employees of social media giant X and space exploration company SpaceXSI, which is known for its Grok AI assistant.
- The majority of the exposed apps were categorized as games (22,940), landing pages (12,187), and calculators (3,451).
Sensitive Data and Passwords at Risk
The majority of the exposed apps did not require any authentication to access, leaving sensitive data and passwords at risk.
Claroc's Recommendations
Claroc has advised users to immediately update their passwords for any Grok-built apps they may have used.
</body> </html><small>Source: The Hacker News — read the original story there.</small>
