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"textContent": "Also reporting the same issue and cause. Using 5.3 codex, asked to delete temporary directories from deployments and unnecessary output files, wiped my entire c drive and all file directories via the command line. Irreversible damage, had to restore my computer to factory settings.",
"title": "Critical Data Loss Issue in Codex App for Windows – Agent Executed File Deletion Outside Project Directory"
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