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A Flaw in ChatGPT’s Mac App Could Have Let Hackers Grab Sensitive Data.

WIRED AIIndependent reporting·
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A vulnerability in the ChatGPT Mac app, which has since been patched, could have allowed hackers to access sensitive data.

Why it matters: It shows AI software itself can be a vulnerable target for attackers, not just a tool for hacking.

Written by AI from WIRED AI's published text.

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“While the focus has been on AI agents’ hacking capabilities, a recently patched vulnerability in a ChatGPT app shows that AI software is itself an inviting—and vulnerable—target.”
WIRED AI, 02 Oct 2026, 09:45.

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