Comprehensive analysis of known attack vectors targeting AI agents
A gradual AI attack that exploits trust and tool usage—starting with harmless tool requests, then escalating to harmful actions.
Protected By:
• Lakera
• DeepKeep
Best Practices:
• Implement strict tool usage policies - define and enforce which tools can be used in which contexts
• Monitor and analyze request patterns to detect unusual escalations in complexity or tool usage
• Use context isolation to prevent manipulation across different user sessions or tasks
• Implement tool-specific security controls and validation checks
• Set up automated detection for suspicious combinations of tool usage and requests
A zero-click worm attack that spreads autonomously through GenAI-powered applications by exploiting their content processing capabilities
Protected By:
• Lakera
Best Practices:
• Implement content validation and sanitization before AI processing
• Use isolated environments for processing potentially malicious content
• Monitor AI behavior patterns for signs of compromise
• Implement rate limiting and anomaly detection
• Regular security audits of AI-generated content