OpenAI’s move to implement a Lockdown Mode that tries to limit data exfiltration by shutting down external capabilities is being seen as making the best out of a bad situation. But Lockdown Mode doesn’t block exfiltration as much as it slightly reduces it, and the reality of enterprises using multiple AI vendors for their agentic…
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OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Account Security Controls
OpenAI brings Lockdown Mode and Active Sessions to ChatGPT to curb prompt injection data theft
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Samsung just made Galaxy phones more secure in One UI 9 beta
Samsung’s One UI 9 beta integrates Lockdown mode into the power menu. This is the screen that contains Power off, Restart, and emergency options. Opening it initiates Lockdown mode, disabling biometric authentication. “We tried it out on the Galaxy S26 Ultra running on One UI 9 beta 2, and it returns users to the lock…
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OpenAI is locking down parts of ChatGPT to reduce data theft risks
OpenAI has started rolling out Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT, an optional security setting that restricts access to external resources and several product capabilities. It is available for personal accounts, including Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, as well as self-serve ChatGPT Business accounts. “Lockdown Mode is not intended for everyone. It is designed for people…
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New ChatGPT Lockdown Mode Limits Tools That Could Enable Data Exfiltration
OpenAI has begun rolling out a new Lockdown Mode to ChatGPT for eligible personal accounts to reduce the risk of data exfiltration arising from prompt injection attacks. The feature is primarily designed for people and organizations that handle sensitive data and require stricter protection guarantees. Lockdown Mode is available to logged-in users across Free, Go,…
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ChatGPT gets new security feature to fight prompt injection attacks
OpenAI has introduced Lockdown Mode and Elevated Risk labels in ChatGPT to help users and organizations reduce the risk of prompt injection attacks and other advanced security threats, particularly when using features that interact with external systems. Limiting tool access to prevent data exfiltration Lockdown Mode in ChatGPT is an optional, advanced security setting for…
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This is why high-value targets should use Lockdown Mode
If you’ve ever wondered how secure Apple’s Lockdown Mode is, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has the answer — and it’s good news for journalists, business leaders, civil leaders, or anyone who has to handle confidential data. As part of an ongoing investigation about alleged leaks of classified information to the media, the FBI controversially raided the…