OpenAI's ChatGPT for Mac app had a security vulnerability exposing plain-text user conversations to malware.

OpenAI's ChatGPT for Mac app had a security vulnerability that stored user conversations in plain text, bypassing Apple's sandboxing protection. If a user's Mac was infected with malware, private data shared with ChatGPT could be read freely. OpenAI acknowledged the issue and issued an update to encrypt user conversations. Users are advised to update their app to the latest version.