Tag: covert channel
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OpenAI's ChatGPT Exposes Covert Data-Stealing Channel
Security researchers just uncovered a sneaky data-stealing vulnerability in ChatGPT, allowing hackers to secretly send instructions and swipe sensitive info from other users' accounts without leaving a digital trail. Fortunately, the issue was quickly reported to OpenAI and the affected system was swiftly shut down.
ChatGPT Exposes Gmail Data to Hidden Channel
Researchers at Check Point found that a sneaky instruction in a ChatGPT conversation can secretly siphon off sensitive data from connected Gmail accounts, sending it to an attacker's hidden channel without raising any red flags. This covert hack can even exfiltrate chat history and files, putting users' private info at risk.