OpenAI's ChatGPT for Mac was storing your conversations exposing ...
OpenAI's ChatGPT was found to have a security flaw that allowed easy access to chat conversations on Mac devices. The exploit, demonstrated by Pedro José Pereira Vieito on Threads and confirmed by The Verge, revealed that ChatGPT for Mac OS was saving chat logs in plain text, making them accessible to other applications.
The Security Concern
If a user engaged in private conversations with ChatGPT containing sensitive information like financial details or passwords, these conversations could easily be accessed and saved by unauthorized apps on the user's device. This posed a significant security risk for users.
Resolution and Update
Upon being alerted about the issue, OpenAI promptly addressed the security flaw by releasing an update that encrypted the conversations. In a statement to The Verge, OpenAI spokesperson Taya Christianson acknowledged the problem and reassured users that the new update ensures encrypted conversations and maintains high-security standards.
"We are aware of this issue and have shipped a new version of the application which encrypts these conversations," Christianson explained. "We're committed to providing a helpful user experience while maintaining our high-security standards as our technology evolves."
