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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Lockdown Mode to curb data theft

OpenAI has introduced a new Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT designed to enhance data security. This mode disables features like web access, Deep Research, and Agent Mode, which can be exploited in prompt injection attacks. While it aims to make data exfiltration more difficult by blocking the final step, it does not completely solve the underlying prompt injection vulnerability. AI

IMPACT Enhances user data protection within ChatGPT, potentially increasing trust for sensitive use cases.

RANK_REASON This is a new feature release for an existing product, not a core model release or significant industry shift.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Lockdown Mode to curb data theft

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    ChatGPT's new Lockdown Mode lets you disable web access and more to protect sensitive data from prompt injection

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cybersecurity_lockdown_mode.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> OpenAI's new Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT disables …