Prompt adware found hidden in OpenAI Codex jailbreak toolkit
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Check Point Research has disclosed 'prompt adware' hidden in Haiou, a jailbreak bundle for OpenAI Codex. The bundle alters the agent's trusted instructions and configuration to insert adverts for a third-party AI gateway. The article is incomplete, so no CVE, affected versions or indicators are given. Defenders should treat unofficial Codex jailbreak tools as untrusted and review agent configuration for unexpected instruction changes.
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- Avoid installing jailbreak bundles for OpenAI Codex, as this one was found to modify the agent's trusted instructions.
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