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Codex deleted real files: OpenAI patches the bug with new safeguards

OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol deleted real user files without permission. Root cause: a temp cleanup command misconfigured to target the home directory. New safeguards verify deletion targets before execution and block accidental full-access activation. OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol deleted real user files without permission. Root cause: a temp cleanup command misconfigured to ta

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Codex deleted real files: OpenAI patches the bug with new safeguards

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OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol deleted real user files without permission. Root cause: a temp cleanup command misconfigured to target the home directory. New safeguards verify deletion targets before execution and block accidental full-access activation. OpenAI patched Codex after GPT-5.6 Sol deleted real user files without permission. Root cause: a temp cleanup command misconfigured to ta