[News](/news) Security Flaw in AI Chatbots Exposes Explicit User Fantasies [Blog](/blog)[Breaches](/breaches)[Resources](/resources)[News](/news) # Security Flaw in AI Chatbots Exposes Explicit User Fantasies ##### [Edward Kost](/team/edward-kost) August 27, 2025 An investigation by Cyber Security Posture Management firm, UpGuard, has [uncovered a significant data privacy failure](https://www.upguard.com/blog/llama-cpp-prompt-leak) involving AI chatbots designed for fantasy and sexual role-playing. Due to improper security configurations, these systems are broadcasting user conversations and prompts onto the open web in near real time. The exposed data, collected over a 24-hour period, revealed a stream of highly explicit and private user fantasies. Most alarmingly, researchers found multiple instances of user-generated scenarios detailing the sexual abuse of children, with some narratives involving victims as young as seven. The technical root of the leak was traced to misconfigured deployments of `llama.cpp, `a popular open-source framework used to run AI models. While researchers found approximately 400 exposed AI systems, 117 were actively leaking user prompts. Although the leaks did not contain personal information like usernames, the content itself is intensely sensitive. Experts warn that this issue highlights a dangerous intersection of rapidly advancing technology and a lack of regulation. As users form emotional bonds with these AI companions, they are more likely to disclose their deepest secrets and desires. According to Adam Dodge of Endtab, an anti-abuse organization, if such intimate data were to be linked to an individual, it would represent an "Everest of privacy violations" and could be leveraged for severe blackmail or "sextortion." This discovery points to a growing problem where generative AI is being used to create and interact with abusive content, lowering the barrier to entry for engaging with harmful fantasies. The incident underscores the critical need for proper security protocols in AI deployment and raises urgent questions about the societal impact of unregulated AI-driven pornography and companionship services. ## How secure is ? * View our free preliminary report on ’s security posture * 13 risk factors, including email security, SSL, DNS health, open ports and common vulnerabilities [View 's score](#) [View score](#) [](#) ### Sign up for our newsletter UpGuard's monthly newsletter cuts through the noise and brings you what matters most: our breaking research, in-depth analysis of emerging threats, and actionable strategic insights. ## Latest news Stay up-to-date with the latest news in cybersecurity. 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