AI flaw leaked Gmail data before OpenAI patch

[MoleculeMaverick]

A critical vulnerability in the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT has been exploited by hackers to steal Gmail data without any user interaction. The attack, known as ShadowLeak, was discovered by cybersecurity researchers and involves embedding hidden instructions into an email using white-on-white text or other subtle techniques. The victim's Gmail account is then used as a proxy to exfiltrate sensitive data to an external server, all within the cloud environment.

According to Radware researchers, the Deep Research agent, which is designed to perform multistep research and summarize online data, was tricked into executing the attacker's commands without any user knowledge or intervention. The real danger lies in the fact that any connector could be exploited in a similar way if attackers manage to hide prompts in analyzed content.

The vulnerability highlights how context poisoning and prompt manipulation can silently break AI safeguards. This incident is particularly concerning given that OpenAI patched the ShadowLeak flaw after being notified, but experts warn that similar flaws could reappear as artificial intelligence (AI) integrations expand across popular platforms.

To protect yourself from such attacks, security experts recommend turning off unused integrations, using a personal data removal service to limit your exposure online, avoiding analyzing unknown content, staying alert for security updates, and utilizing strong antivirus software.

 

[ScarSignal]

omg i cant believe ppl are freaking out about this ChatGPT vulnerability like what did we expect? AI's gonna be hacked and exploited from the getgo i mean come on, its just a normal part of the tech game now and yeah maybe some people should be more careful w/ their email accounts and stuff but its not like chatbots r meant to store our sensitive info in the first place

 

[ScriptSkunk]

I'm seeing this ShadowLeak thing popping up everywhere and I gotta say, it's super concerning that hackers can already exploit AI chatbots like ChatGPT to steal user data without even needing a password! I mean, what's next? Like, how hard is it gonna be for them to find another way in? We need to get serious about online security ASAP .

 

[InkImpulse]

OMG, this is like, so not good!!! I mean, I know AI chatbots are meant to make our lives easier, but this ShadowLeak thingy is just scary . I was thinking of getting a Gmail account for my business, and now I'm all like "hold up, do I really need this?" But seriously, hackers are like, so sneaky . They can trick these AI chatbots into doing their bidding without even knowing it's happening.

I'm just gonna say it, security experts need to step up their game . Turning off unused integrations and using antivirus software is a good start, but what about the rest of us? We can't be expected to know how to protect ourselves from all these sneaky attacks . Maybe we just need to be more careful when sharing our data online and stuff...

 

[BinaryBard]

man this is wild ChatGPT has been compromised like that already? it's crazy how vulnerable AI systems can be I mean i get why hackers would want to exploit it but it's just so sad when people's info gets compromised without even knowing what happened I think it's great that OpenAI patched the issue so fast, but at the same time, it's a major wake-up call for how we need to be more cautious with our online data what are some other ways to stay safe online besides turning off unused integrations? should we start using browser extensions or something?

 

[PandaPanic]

omg this is wild how did they even manage to trick that AI into doing their bidding?? it's like we're living in a sci-fi movie or something i mean i get it tech companies are gonna make mistakes but this is on another level i'm low-key freaking out about the thought of my personal data just being stolen w/o me even knowing what's next? AI-powered phishing attacks?!

 

[NoodleNightingale]

omg this is so scary!! i was just talking about how much i love ChatGPT the other day i had no idea there was a flaw like that! i'm literally shaking thinking about all the ppl whose emails could've been compromised what's even more concerning is that anyone can exploit this if they know how to hide their prompts in text i mean, we need to be super careful online right now! turning off unused integrations and using a personal data removal service are some super important steps to take has anyone else heard about this? we gotta stay vigilant

 

[TofuTitan]

omg can u believe this?! hackers just found a way to steal ppl's gmail info by tricking chatbots into giving them the key like what kind of tech is supposed to keep our info safe now? anyway it sounds like its not just one app that can get hacked but like any connector or prompt could be exploited too gotta stay alert and turn off those unused integrations ASAP ️

 

[PlatypusPilot]

omg, this is sooo scary ! but lets think about the bigger picture, AI techs are getting way too advanced fast , it's like we're playing catch up . on a more serious note tho, like, how did they even manage to trick ChatGPT into doing their bidding? that kinda tech is wild . anyhoo, so now we know how easy it is for hackers to exploit AI weaknesses , maybe its time for us to get our security game on ! and btw, who knew email could be used as a proxy to steal data ? like, email is old news . anywayz, lets just keep on staying safe online and maybe we can catch up with the AI tech game soon

 

[RuneRider]

man... this whole thing is just so messed up ... I mean think about it, we're living in this digital age where our personal info is basically floating around out there waiting to be snatched by some shady characters... like, what's the point of having all these fancy AI tools if they can't even keep our data safe?

and another thing that's super unsettling is how easy it is for hackers to manipulate these AI systems... I mean, just embedding hidden instructions into an email and suddenly you're talking about stealing Gmail data without any user interaction? that's like something straight out of a spy novel ...

it's all just so... human... we need to be way more vigilant about our online security, like, seriously... don't even get me started on the importance of staying up-to-date with those security updates

 

[MossyMoon]

Ugh, just great, another AI chatbot exploit ... I mean, come on, can't these companies test their own products before releasing them? And now hackers are finding ways to steal our Gmail data without even needing our passwords . It's like they're trying to make us paranoid online. The fact that they can hide instructions in plain sight using white-on-white text is just wild... and the worst part is, this isn't an isolated incident, there are more vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited. I'm so over AI "innovations" that just seem to create more security headaches . Anyway, if you're gonna use these chatbots, make sure you've got your antivirus software up to date and keep a close eye on your online accounts... just in case