News · 24 October 2025
OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas Browser Faces Major Security Risks Despite Built-in Safeguards
Open AI
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser has been found vulnerable to prompt injection attacks within hours of its launch, with cybersecurity experts warning of significant security risks. The Chromium-based browser integrates AI agent capabilities, allowing autonomous web browsing and task completion, but researchers have demonstrated successful attacks including clipboard injections and data exfiltration attempts. Despite extensive red-teaming and safety measures, OpenAI's security chief acknowledges prompt injection remains an unsolved frontier problem.
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