A sophisticated Python framework dubbed “AkiraBot” has successfully targeted more than 80,000 websites since September 2024, using advanced techniques to bypass security measures and deliver AI-generated spam. The researchers noted the tool’s sophisticated modular design, which employs multiple CAPTCHA bypass mechanisms and network detection evasion techniques rarely seen in typical spam operations. The bot analyzes website content using BeautifulSoup to extract relevant information, then creates personalized spam messages that mention the website’s specific services or products. Logs recovered from the tool show thousands of successful submissions across various website platforms, including those built on Shopify, Squarespace, and other content management systems commonly used by small businesses. AkiraBot represents a significant evolution in spam technology, utilizing OpenAI’s API to generate customized messages for each targeted website. This customization makes the messages appear legitimate and helps them bypass traditional spam filters that look for repeated content patterns. “We take misuse seriously and are continually improving our systems to detect abuse,” stated an OpenAI representative, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by AI-powered spam campaigns. The tool utilizes multiple external services including Capsolver and maintains a “fingerprint server” that modifies how websites load in real-time. With years of experience under his belt in Cyber Security, he is covering Cyber Security News, technology and other news. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. This allows the bot to distribute its traffic across numerous IPs, making it difficult for websites to identify and block the spam campaign. Tushar is a Cyber security content editor with a passion for creating captivating and informative content.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:50:13 +0000