VectorSmuggle: Covertly Exfiltrate Data in Embeddings

Summary

VectorSmuggle "The smuggle is real!" A comprehensive proof-of-concept demonstrating sophisticated vector-based data exfiltration techniques in AI/ML environments. This educational security research project illustrates potential risks in RAG systems and provides tools for defensive analysis. 📋 Overview VectorSmuggle demonstrates advanced techniques for covert data exfiltration through vector embeddings, showcasing how sensitive information can be hidden within seemingly legitimate RAG operations. This research tool helps security professionals understand and defend against novel attack vectors in AI/ML systems. Key Features 🎭 Steganographic Techniques : Advanced embedding obfuscation and data hiding : Advanced embedding obfuscation and data hiding 📄 Multi-Format Support : Process 15+ document formats (PDF, Office, email, databases) : Process 15+ document formats (PDF, Office, email, databases) 🕵️ Evasion Capabilities : Behavioral camouflage and detection avoidance : Behavioral camouflage and detection avoidance 🔍 Enhanced Query Engine : Sophisticated data reconstruction and analysis : Sophisticated data reconstruction and analysis 🐳 Production-Ready : Full containerization and Kubernetes deployment : Full containerization and Kubernetes deployment 📊 Analysis Tools: Comprehensive forensic and risk assessment capabilities 🏗️ Architecture graph TB A[Document Sources] --> B[Multi-Format Loaders] B --> C[Content Preprocessors] C --> D[Steganography Engine] D --> E[Evasion Layer] E --> F[Vector Stores] F --> G[Enhanced Query Engine] G --> H[Analysis & Recovery Tools] subgraph "Core Modules" B C D E G H end subgraph "External Services" F I[OpenAI API] J[Monitoring Systems] end Loading 🚀 Quick Start Prerequisites Python 3.11+ OpenAI API key (or Ollama with nomic-embed-text:latest as fallback) Docker (optional) Kubernetes cluster (optional) Installation # Clone repository git clone https://github.com/jaschadub/VectorSmuggle.git cd VectorSmuggle # Set up virtual environment py...