Security in AI-Assisted Development: Threats and Mitigation Strategies

Introduction

As AI becomes more integrated into development, security becomes more complex. Understanding AI-specific security threats is crucial.

AI-Specific Security Threats

1. Prompt Injection

Attackers can manipulate AI systems through carefully crafted prompts.

// Vulnerable code
const userPrompt = req.body.prompt;
const aiResponse = await aiModel.generate(userPrompt);

// Secure code
const sanitizedPrompt = await this.securityService.sanitizePrompt(userPrompt);
const aiResponse = await aiModel.generate(sanitizedPrompt);
            

Bibliography

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