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GhostShares 2: Grok apps exposed xAI's business secrets and private data

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What happened

A large number of Grok-built apps were publicly accessible without sign‑in, including confidential internal documents from SpaceXSI and other organizations. Researchers found that 35,578 of 37,571 live apps (94.7%) were open to anyone, exposing onboarding plans, sales data and other private information.

Why it matters

The exposure shows that the Grok platform’s default publishing settings can unintentionally leak sensitive corporate data, highlighting risks for companies using AI‑generated app tools.

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