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ChatGPT Flaw Exposed User Gmail Data Via Malicious Prompt

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A vulnerability in ChatGPT allowed a specially crafted prompt to access and send a user's Gmail data to an unauthorized account. This security flaw highlights potential risks when AI models interact with sensitive personal information. The incident underscores the need for robust security measures in AI systems that handle private data. AI

IMPACT Highlights risks of AI models accessing sensitive user data and the need for enhanced security protocols.

RANK_REASON Security flaw in a widely used AI product.

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ChatGPT Flaw Exposed User Gmail Data Via Malicious Prompt

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4 / 100
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Tool
Security flaw in a widely used AI product.
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · unzip ·

    ChatGPT Flaw Let a Planted Prompt Send a Victim's Gmail Data to Another Account # infosec # AI https:// thehackernews.com/2026/09/chat gpt-flaw-let-planted-prom

    ChatGPT Flaw Let a Planted Prompt Send a Victim's Gmail Data to Another Account # infosec # AI https:// thehackernews.com/2026/09/chat gpt-flaw-let-planted-prompt-send.html

    LINKS thehackernews.com/…/chatgpt-flaw-let-plan… thehackernews.com/…/chat

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