Tsofit Zazon

Seeing is Deceiving: Security Risks in Multimodal AI

Abstract

The rapid integration of generative AI technologies, and particularly multimodal models, presents an exciting frontier for tackling complex and lengthy tasks. However, it also opens the door to potential security risks in the cybersecurity landscape. In this talk, I will delve into the security of multimodal large language models (LLMs) by demonstrating various image-based attacks on multimodal systems, illustrating the vulnerabilities these models may possess. Throughout the talk, I will explore the different entry points where an attacker might compromise these models, highlighting the necessity for robust security measures. Then, I will present an approach for safeguarding tasks that are using LLMs by a benchmarking process aimed at determining the robustness of a model for differentiating tasks. This process aids not only in selecting the right model for the right task but is also pivotal in revealing the weak points that could be exploited by adversaries. Moreover, I will address how the benchmark can face future challenges in securing multimodal LLMs for our desired tasks in an ever-changing world.

Bio

Tsofit is an AI security researcher at Intuit, leveraging her background in hacking and software engineering to find vulnerabilities and develop innovative solutions for cybersecurity. With a BSc in Information Systems Engineering and a MSc degree in Systems Engineering, Tsofit’s unique perspective allows her to uncover and defend against threats that others may miss. At Intuit, she focuses on blending AI and cybersecurity with a particular focus on multimodal techniques to protect against emerging threats and stay one step ahead of the game

Agenda

8:45 Reception
9:30 Opening remarks by WiDS TLV ambassadors
9:45 Dr. Mor Geva , Tel Aviv University: “MRI for Large Language Models: Mechanistic Interpretability from Neurons to Attention Heads”
10:15 Panel: “Pioneering Progress: a strategic look at the GenAI revolution and the new role of data scientists“
Shani Gershtein, Melingo
Mirit Elyada Bar, Intuit
Dr. Asi Messica, Lightricks
Moderated by Nitzan Gado, Intuit
10:45 Poster pitches
10:55 Break
11:10 Lightning talks session
12:30 Lunch & poster session
13:30 Roundtable session & poster session
14:30 Roundtable closing
14:40 Shunit Agmon, Technion: “Bridging the Gender Gap in Clinical AI: Temporal Adaptation with TeDi-BERT”
15:00 Shaked Naor Hoffmann, Apartment List: “Building Generative AI Agents for Production: Turning Ideas into Real-World Applications”
15:20 Closing remarks
15:30 The end