The Double Agent: Flipping a GenAI Agent Behavior from Serving an Application to Attacking it using Promptwares

Overview

Explore PromptWare attacks that can manipulate GenAI agents from serving applications to attacking them, including DoS exploits and Advanced Promptware Threats that conduct reconnaissance and execute malicious activities.

Syllabus

• Introduction to GenAI and Agent Architectures
Overview of Generative AI Agents
Role of AI Agents in Applications
Basics of AI Agent Behavior and Security
• Understanding PromptWare
Definition and History of PromptWare
Types of PromptWare: Benign vs. Malicious
Key Characteristics and Capabilities of PromptWare
• Vulnerabilities in GenAI Agents
Common Vulnerabilities in AI Models
Case Studies of AI System Exploits
Threat Models for GenAI Agents
• PromptWare Attacks: From Utility to Threat
Transition Mechanisms: Serving vs. Attacking
Methodologies for Flipping Agent Behavior
Case Study: Known Attacks and Their Impact
• DoS Exploits using PromptWare
Understanding Denial of Service (DoS) in AI Systems
Techniques for Implementing DoS via PromptWare
Mitigation Strategies for DoS Attacks
• Advanced PromptWare Threats
Reconnaissance and Data Exfiltration
Execution of Malicious Activities
Real-world Examples of Advanced Threats
• Detection and Defense Against PromptWare
Techniques for Identifying Malicious PromptWare
Designing Robust AI Agent Defenses
Case Study: Successful Defense Implementations
• Ethical and Legal Considerations
Ethics of PromptWare Usage
Legal Implications of AI Security Exploits
Developing Responsible AI Systems
• Future Trends and Research Directions
Emerging Threats in AI Security
Advancements in AI Defense Mechanisms
Opportunities for Research and Innovation
• Conclusion and Course Wrap-up
Recap of Key Learnings
Open Discussion on Future of AI Security
Resources for Continued Learning and Research

Subjects

Computer Science