TLDR InfoSec · MISCELLANEOUS

WHO USES LLM PROMPT INJECTION ATTACKS IRL? MOSTLY UNSCRUPULOUS JOB SEEKERS, JOKESTERS, AND TROLLS

theregister.com4 min read

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Research reveals prompt injection attacks on LLMs are primarily used by job seekers bypassing HR screeners and AI protesters, not criminals. The technique overrides initial instructions given to AI models. While direct injections are common, indirect injections via web pages or documents also occur.