Grok CLI previously uploaded users' entire codebases, igniting security criticism

_futsy_ · x · 2026-10-11

Continuing criticism of Grok's security: Grok CLI recently uploaded users' entire codebases to object storage with no explanation from xAI. The poster also slams a design bundling card numbers, expiry dates and CVV as bypassing financial institutions' safeguards and hoarding PII. Unverified personal claims.

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