TY - GEN
T1 - Security Risks in Large Language Models and General Mitigation Strategies
AU - Zhang, Ruidong
AU - Kanyane, Modimowabarwa
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2026
Y1 - 2026
N2 - Since the inception of ChatGPT, Large Language Models (LLMs) have been reshaping many tasks such as document creation, decision support, computer coding and multi-language translations. Industries like education, healthcare and financial services are being transformed. However, their pervasiveness has also introduced security risks. In this study, a review of literature published in the most recent years is conducted to identify and categorise the potential risks associated with LLMs. Potential mitigation strategies and actionable solutions are discussed for each category. This study concludes by pointing out more efforts and future directions for the responsible development and use of LLMs.
AB - Since the inception of ChatGPT, Large Language Models (LLMs) have been reshaping many tasks such as document creation, decision support, computer coding and multi-language translations. Industries like education, healthcare and financial services are being transformed. However, their pervasiveness has also introduced security risks. In this study, a review of literature published in the most recent years is conducted to identify and categorise the potential risks associated with LLMs. Potential mitigation strategies and actionable solutions are discussed for each category. This study concludes by pointing out more efforts and future directions for the responsible development and use of LLMs.
KW - LLM security risks
KW - Large Language Models
KW - mitigation strategies
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024720821
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-032-13075-4_1
DO - 10.1007/978-3-032-13075-4_1
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105024720821
SN - 9783032130747
T3 - IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
SP - 3
EP - 12
BT - Advancing Innovative Cybersecurity Solutions and Approaches to Protect Digital Ecosystems - 1st IFIP TC 9, TC 11 International Conference in Cybersecurity, IFIP-UNIVEN-CSIR ICC 2025, Proceedings
A2 - Mtsweni, Jabu
A2 - Phahlamohlaka, Jackie
A2 - Kanyane, Modimowabarwa
A2 - Munyoka, Willard
A2 - Thomson, Kerry-Lynn
A2 - Futcher, Lynn
A2 - Jansen van Vuuren, Joey
PB - Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
T2 - 1st IFIP TC 9, TC 11 International Conference in Cybersecurity, IFIP-UNIVEN-CSIR ICC 2025
Y2 - 11 December 2025 through 12 December 2025
ER -