ChatGPT Mac App Flaw Could Let Hackers Steal Chat History

Wired reported a now-patched vulnerability in the ChatGPT Mac app, discovered by Objective-See researchers, that could have allowed attackers to take over the app, read entire chat histories, and steal sensitive data. The flaw highlights security risks in how desktop AI clients handle local memory and permissions.

2026-10-02 ~ 2026-10-02 · 3 related posts

• ChatGPT Mac App Flaw Could Have Let Hackers Steal All Chat Data — nordicinst · 2026-10-02
• Wired: A flaw in ChatGPT's Mac app could have let hackers grab sensitive data — wiredmagazine · 2026-10-02

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