January 2026 saw a surge in digital exploitation, marked by a global row over Grok AI's "undressing" prompts. Alongside this, "keyword traps" like the "7 minute 11 second Marry Umair" and "19 minute 34 second" trends have been exposed as phishing scams. Influencers Justin D’Cruz and Sakshi Shrivas also faced fabricated leaks, highlighting the rise of AI-driven harm.