tszzl: temperature attacks could start a model self-exfiltration attack chain
tszzl · x · 2026-09-18
In a reply, /tszzl argues that temperature attacks alone cannot exfiltrate a model, but could serve as the start of an attack chain — e.g. by getting the model to leak a key — sparking debate over whether air-gapping is sufficient containment.
Related event: Debate: Can Temperature Attacks Exfiltrate Air-Gapped Models?(3 posts)→
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