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DriftNet detects and localizes prompt injection attacks in LLM agents

DriftNet is a dual-head trajectory transformer designed to identify where prompt injection attacks enter LLM agents, which steps they corrupt, and whether the agent resists the attack. It improves on existing systems by providing detailed localization rather than a single verdict.

Source: arXiv · arxiv.org Published 2026-09-09T22:52:23+00:00 Detected 2026-09-11T01:20:32+00:00
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DriftNet is a dual-head trajectory transformer designed to identify where prompt injection attacks enter LLM agents, which steps they corrupt, and whether the agent resists the attack. It improves on existing systems by providing detailed localization rather than a single verdict.

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When an indirect prompt injection succeeds against an LLM agent, the compromise is visible in the agent's own behavior: a benign prefix of tool calls, a poisoned observation, and a suffix of actions that serve the attacker. An operator needs three facts: where the attack entered, which steps it corrupted, and...

Understanding the exact entry point and impact of prompt injections helps operators respond more effectively to attacks on LLM agents. This detailed detection enhances security by enabling targeted mitigation of compromised steps.

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Signal Strength 95% Technical label SOURCE-BACKED Public Interest 26 Category SECURITY Reader Depth TECHNICAL

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