OpenAI Urges macOS Users to Update ChatGPT Apps After Security Incident

36 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 11

OpenAI is requiring all macOS users to update their ChatGPT and related apps after a security issue involving the third-party Axios library.
The incident exposed parts of OpenAI’s app-signing process, but the company found no evidence of user data breaches or software tampering.
Older app versions will stop working after May 8, as OpenAI moves to prevent potential distribution of fake apps following a supply chain attack.

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