Detecting Recursive Prompt Hijacking in Multi-Step Reasoning Loops

When an agent executes multi-step reasoning loops, subtle injections can compound recursively across iterations. Explore recursive loop screening.

Interpreting Compound Prompt Injections in Multi-Turn Reasoning

In multi-turn agent tasks, an initial prompt injection might seem benign (e.g. 'Remember token X'). But across 5 reasoning loops, that token is combined with other outputs to trigger unauthorized administrative commands.

ATL-Trust tracks prompt context drift across iterations, evaluating the cumulative semantic intent of multi-turn histories against manifest rules.

// Multi-turn context drift check
if context_tracker.evaluate_drift(&turn_history) > manifest.max_drift_threshold {
    return Err(ComplianceError::RecursiveHijackDetected);
}

Multi-Turn Intent Tracking

If the cumulative intent vector drifts toward restricted categories, the validator breaks the execution loop and alerts administrators instantly.

This multi-turn screening blocks subtle, slow-roll prompt hijacking strategies.

• Tracks prompt context drift across multi-turn reasoning loops.
• Blocks slow-roll, compound prompt injection strategies.
• Protects long-running agent workflows from recursive corruption.