ChatGPT rolls out Lockdown Mode to block prompt injection attacks
Ishaan Mukherjee, Published on Jun 6th, 2026

OpenAI has introduced Lockdown Mode in ChatGPT, a security feature designed to provide users with extra protection against prompt injection attacks. Such attacks trick AI systems through hidden instructions embedded in webpages or documents, causing them to perform unintended actions. Features like live web browsing, Agent Mode and Deep Research are restricted or disabled when the mode is enabled.
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