Self-Driving Cars and Drones Hijacked by Road Sign Attacks

Self-Driving Cars and Drones Hijacked by Road Sign Attacks

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Academics have identified a new class of attack known as environmental indirect prompt injection, where self-driving cars and autonomous drones can be manipulated by illicit instructions displayed on road signs. This vulnerability allows attackers to hijack the decision-making processes of these AI systems, posing significant risks to their operation.

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