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Security researchers at Qrator Research Labs identified a new Windows malware named x47.c that reportedly leverages xAI's Grok to maintain persistence on infected systems.
The threat actor, operating under the alias WraithTools, advertises access to the malware alongside tools for credential theft and attack launches.
Qrator's analysis is based on the seller's advertisement, technical documentation, screenshots, and follow-up messages, indicating what x47.c is designed to do rather than confirming widespread current infection rates.
Once installed, x47.c allows remote control of the victim's computer through a management panel, effectively turning the machine into a node within a botnet.
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