Indirect prompt injection attempts have started appearing in webpage headers, according to The Register. Most attempts were pranks, but some could fool unwary AI agents.
Indirect prompt injection attempts have started appearing in webpage headers, according to a report by The Register. The technique involves placing instructions in parts of a webpage that an AI agent might read.
The report states that most of the attempts observed were pranks. However, it adds that some could fool unwary AI agents.
Why this matters: The appearance of prompt injection in webpage headers indicates a potential risk to AI agents that process web content.
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