Refusal-ablated LLMs outperform aligned models on code-grounded localization and early executable patch generation, while aligned models retain advantages on shallow diagnostic tasks under neutral wording.
Refusal in language models is mediated by a single direction
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EVA applies direct model editing to surgically neutralize jailbreak vulnerabilities in LLMs and VLMs by targeting specific neurons while preserving general capabilities.
Salami Attack chains low-risk inputs to cumulatively trigger high-risk LLM behaviors, achieving over 90% success on GPT-4o and Gemini while resisting some defenses.
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Beyond Refusal: A Same-Lineage Study of Aligned and Abliterated LLMs for Vulnerability Analysis
Refusal-ablated LLMs outperform aligned models on code-grounded localization and early executable patch generation, while aligned models retain advantages on shallow diagnostic tasks under neutral wording.
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EVA: Editing for Versatile Alignment against Jailbreaks
EVA applies direct model editing to surgically neutralize jailbreak vulnerabilities in LLMs and VLMs by targeting specific neurons while preserving general capabilities.
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The Salami Slicing Threat: Exploiting Cumulative Risks in LLM Systems
Salami Attack chains low-risk inputs to cumulatively trigger high-risk LLM behaviors, achieving over 90% success on GPT-4o and Gemini while resisting some defenses.