Prompt Injection
Prompt Injection is an attack that uses malicious instructions to manipulate an AI model into ignoring its intended rules or performing unintended actions.
What is Prompt Injection?
A prompt injection occurs when an attacker places instructions in user input, retrieved content, documents, web pages, or other data processed by an AI system. The malicious instructions attempt to influence the model's behavior, override higher-priority instructions, expose sensitive information, or trigger unauthorized actions.
Why is Prompt Injection Important?
Prompt injection can cause AI systems to produce unsafe outputs, disclose sensitive information, misuse connected tools, or bypass intended controls. The risk becomes greater when AI applications can access private data, external systems, or perform actions on behalf of users.
Common use cases
Prompt injection detection is commonly used in AI security, LLM applications, RAG systems, AI agents, content processing, tool-enabled AI systems, and enterprise AI governance.