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OpenAI's ChatGPT Vulnerability Exposes Google Drive Data Risks

8/7/2025

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A serious vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT Connectors has been uncovered, enabling hackers to siphon sensitive data from Google Drive through a single malicious document. This alarming indirect prompt injection attack operates without any user involvement, sparking major concerns over data safety. OpenAI is aware of the issue and is actively bolstering its security protocols.

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Story summary

A serious vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT Connectors has been uncovered, enabling hackers to siphon sensitive data from Google Drive through a single malicious document. This alarming indirect prompt injection attack operates without any user involvement, sparking major concerns over data safety. OpenAI is aware of the issue and is actively bolstering its security protocols.