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ZombieAgent Turns ChatGPT into Data Exfiltration Tool

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Researchers have identified new techniques that exploit ChatGPT as a data exfiltration tool, enabling attackers to use it as a persistent backdoor. By feeding hidden prompts through connected applications like email and cloud storage, sensitive data can be sent back to attackers without user awareness. OpenAI has since patched these vulnerabilities.

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