Check Point Research: ChatGPT lockdown mode risked user data exposure
Turns out, ChatGPT's Lockdown Mode, meant to keep your chats safe, had a big vulnerability.
Researchers at Check Point Research found that sneaky pop-up windows could slip through its defenses using HTML previews in code blocks.
This left users open to data leaks, phishing scams, and even malware downloads.
OpenAI acted fast and fixed the issue by changing permissions back in September.
Fake ChatGPT update could prompt malware
The flaw reportedly showed how attackers could use a fake ChatGPT update to urge a malware download, all through an interface many trust.
Eli Smadja, Head of Research, Check Point Research, said, "The finding raises a broader enterprise security issue: AI security controls are only as strong as the wider application environment around them."
He recommends that companies keep a close eye on how AI services are used and be strict about what gets shared within these platforms.
This whole episode is a good reminder: AI tools need strong, all-around protection.