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ChatGPT Lockdown Mode bypassed for phishing and malware attacks

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Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in ChatGPT's Lockdown Mode that could allow for phishing attacks, malware delivery, and silent data exfiltration. This bypass exploits how the feature handles links, potentially exposing users to malicious content. AI

IMPACT This vulnerability could undermine user trust in AI safety features and lead to increased phishing and malware risks for users interacting with AI models.

RANK_REASON Security vulnerability discovered in a specific feature of an AI product.

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ChatGPT Lockdown Mode bypassed for phishing and malware attacks

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # ChatGPT # LockdownMode Bypass: # Phishing , # Malware Delivery, and Silent Data Exfiltration https:// research.checkpoint.com/2026/c hatgpt-lockdown-mode-bypa

    # ChatGPT # LockdownMode Bypass: # Phishing , # Malware Delivery, and Silent Data Exfiltration https:// research.checkpoint.com/2026/c hatgpt-lockdown-mode-bypass-phishing-malware-delivery-and-silent-data-exfiltration/ # AI # cybersecurity # OpenAI

    LINKS research.checkpoint.com/…/chatgpt-lockdow… research.checkpoint.com/…/cavern-manticor…

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