As users (and detection tools) have gotten better at identifying the signs of a malware infection and savvy enough to avoid them in the first place, some cybercriminals have changed tactics.

SocksEscort sold proxy services on the open web, but was actually routing traffic through compromised routers and internet-connected devices.

Hidden instructions in content can subtly bias AI, and our scenario shows how prompt injection works, highlighting the need for oversight and a structured response playbook.