LLM malware analyzers need provenance checks, not narrative trust
Separate verified facts from attacker-controlled claims in LLM malware analysis.
LLM malware analyzers require provenance checks that separate verified facts from attacker-controlled claims, not narrative trust.
LLMs can be tricked by injecting false narratives into binary inputs. Instead of trusting the story, verify the source and integrity of the information presented.
When an LLM analyzes a binary, check the origin of any embedded text or metadata. Do not solely rely on the LLM's interpretation of this narrative if it claims the binary is benign.
LLM-based malware analyzers can be fooled by adversarial inputs that embed false narratives. The heuristic suggests that these systems should prioritize verifying the provenance of information rather than trusting the narrative presented by the input.
Adversarial inputs like ALIBI insert fake security product stories into binaries. These stories reframe suspicious code as expected behavior. Verifying the source of information prevents LLMs from being misled by these fabricated narratives.
- ALIBI: Adversarial Legitimacy Injection in Binary Input against LLM Malware Analyzers ↗arXiv · arXiv cs.AI · Sep 17, 2026 · quoted as shared
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- ALIBI: Adversarial Legitimacy Injection in Binary Input against LLM Malware AnalyzersAnthropic · arXiv cs.AI · Sep 17, 2026
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