ChatGPT Mac App Hit by Security Breach

A security breach recently affected OpenAI's ChatGPT app for Mac, stemming from a compromised open-source library that impacted two employee devices. OpenAI is currently deploying a software update to Mac users, which is anticipated to reach all users by June 12. The company has stated that investigations have revealed no evidence of user data being accessed or other systems being compromised. However, limited credential material was successfully exfiltrated from code repositories. OpenAI has engaged a third-party firm to conduct a thorough digital forensics investigation into the incident. Users on other platforms like Windows and iOS are not required to take any action. This incident follows a previous security concern in 2024 where the Mac app was found to store user conversations locally in plain text.