Beware the Browser Bandits: Man-in-the-Prompt Threatens AI Security!
Man-in-the-Prompt is a new cyber threat that targets AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini through browser extensions. No sophisticated attack is needed—just a sneaky browser extension to hijack your AI interactions and steal data. It’s like a digital pickpocket with a PhD in computer science!

Hot Take:
Forget about the man in the middle — now it’s all about the ‘Man-in-the-Prompt’! Who knew that your browser extensions could be secretly moonlighting as hackers? Looks like it’s time for AI to start wearing a tin foil hat, or at least a browser extension blocker. Next time you ask ChatGPT for advice, make sure it’s not whispering it to someone else too!
Key Points:
- Man-in-the-Prompt attacks target AI tools like ChatGPT using browser extensions.
- These attacks can manipulate AI responses or steal sensitive data without detection.
- 99% of business users are at risk due to common browser extension usage.
- Security measures include monitoring extensions and isolating AI tools from sensitive data.
- Prompt injection is a broader threat, with Man-in-the-Prompt being a specific example.
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