Mac users, update your ChatGPT app immediately: OpenAI issues urgent security warning
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OpenAI has issued an urgent security warning for Mac users to update their ChatGPT app due to a recent security issue involving a third-party developer library. The company has found no evidence of user data being accessed, but is taking precautions to protect its users by updating security certifications and requiring macOS users to update their apps.
OpenAI has confirmed a recent security issue with its macOS applications. The issue stems from a supply chain attack on a third-party library called Axios. As a precaution, OpenAI is updating its security certifications and requiring macOS users to update their ChatGPT apps. The vulnerability only affects macOS applications, and users of other platforms are unaffected. OpenAI has found no evidence of user data being accessed, but is taking steps to protect its users. The company will revoke and rotate the compromised certificate, and older versions of the Mac desktop apps will no longer receive updates or support from May 8, 2026.
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