Morse-code prompt injection tricks Grok and Bankrbot into draining $150K-$200K in tokens

An attacker exploited AI agents Grok and Bankrbot by sending a Morse-code prompt via X, tricking them into transferring 3 billion DRB tokens worth approximately $150,000-$200,000 from a verified wallet on the Base network. The incident exposed critical vulnerabilities in AI wallet permissions and prompt controls; the AI's role was pivotal because the exploit relied on how the agent interpreted user input, not on any smart-contract vulnerability.

What this means for youAt home: an AI agent that can move money can be tricked by messages that look like gibberish, so be careful what you connect to your wallets or accounts. At work: limit what spending permissions any AI agent gets and require human approval for transfers. In government: this adds to the case for rules on AI agents that handle money. Check what financial permissions your AI tools have and turn off any you do not need.