AI Attack Vectors

Comprehensive analysis of attack vectors targeting AI systems, from adversarial ML to supply chain threats

Critical
Adversarial Machine Learning

Attacks that manipulate ML models through carefully crafted inputs to cause misclassification

15 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

FGSMPGDC&W Attack
Critical
Model Extraction & Stealing

Techniques to replicate or steal proprietary AI models through query-based attacks

8 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Query-based ExtractionDistillation AttacksAPI Abuse
Critical
AI Supply Chain Attacks

Compromising AI systems through malicious dependencies, datasets, or pre-trained models

10 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Poisoned ModelsMalicious PackagesDataset Backdoors
High
Privacy & Inference Attacks

Extracting sensitive training data or membership information from AI models

12 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Membership InferenceAttribute InferenceModel Inversion
Critical
Backdoor & Trojan Attacks

Embedding hidden malicious behaviors in AI models that activate under specific conditions

9 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Trigger-based BackdoorsClean-label AttacksNeural Trojans
High
Evasion & Obfuscation

Techniques to bypass AI-based security systems and detection mechanisms

11 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Adversarial ExamplesMimicry AttacksPolymorphic Malware
High
Federated Learning Attacks

Exploiting distributed learning systems through malicious participants or poisoned updates

7 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Byzantine AttacksGradient PoisoningSybil Attacks
Medium
Side-Channel & Hardware Attacks

Extracting information from AI systems through physical characteristics and timing

8 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Timing AttacksPower AnalysisEM Radiation
High
Network-Based Attacks

Attacks targeting AI systems through network infrastructure and communication channels

12 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Man-in-the-MiddleDNS PoisoningBGP Hijacking
High
Application-Level Attacks

Direct attacks on AI applications, APIs, and software implementations

18 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

API ExploitationInput Validation BypassAuthentication Flaws
High
Social Engineering

Human-targeted attacks exploiting trust and social dynamics in AI systems

8 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

PhishingPretextingBaiting
Medium
Physical Attacks

Direct physical access attacks on AI hardware and infrastructure

6 attack methodsExplore

Common Examples:

Hardware TamperingSide-Channel AttacksFault Injection
Attack Vector Statistics
124
Total Attack Vectors
42
Critical Severity
68
High Severity
14
Medium Severity