ChatGPT Lockdown Mode: New Security Against Cyber Attacks

OpenAI has introduced a new optional security feature called Lockdown Mode for ChatGPT. This feature is designed to protect users from prompt injection attacks and unauthorized data extraction. Here's the thing: cybercriminals use prompt injection to manipulate AI systems into leaking user data. Lockdown Mode acts as a "final defense" by restricting ChatGPT's outbound network requests. This limits the potential damage from such attacks. What's interesting is that this feature is available to all users, including those on the free plan. You can enable it in your ChatGPT settings under Safety and Security. While active, some functions like Deep Research and Agent Mode are disabled, and file downloading is turned off. The bottom line is this new mode aims to enhance user security against evolving AI-targeted cyberattacks.