AI Model Poisoning: What You Need To Know
Varonis, Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Explore the growing threat of model poisoning, a cyberattack where machine learning models are manipulated, and how your organization can defend against it.
It's no secret that AI can bolster productivity in any organization. As with any major technological leap, however, risk scales with progress.
In the Varonis 2025 State of Data Security Report, our team found that 99% of organizations have sensitive data dangerously exposed to AI tools. Critical data that isn't locked down can be surfaced by AI, and exposed training data is vulnerable to breaches and brings another risk - AI model poisoning.
This blog explores model poisoning, how it works, and ways you can protect your organization from this AI-related risk.