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What is the primary objective of the surrogate diversity approach in increasing transferability?

To find a surrogate model that closely approximates the unknown target model
To train multiple substitute models on different subsets of the training data
To find a single substitute model that can evade all defenses against adversarial attacks
To ensemble multiple surrogate models with varying decision boundaries (correct)

In the ensemble approach for increasing transferability, what is the objective function being minimized?

The sum of losses across all surrogate models for the perturbed input (correct)
The maximum loss across all surrogate models for the perturbed input
The average loss across all surrogate models for the perturbed input
The minimum loss across all surrogate models for the perturbed input

What is the significance of the constraint $\delta < \epsilon$ in the ensemble approach?

It ensures that the perturbation is large enough to fool all surrogate models
It ensures that the perturbation is transferable to the unknown target model
It ensures that the perturbation does not significantly change the predicted class
It ensures that the perturbation is small enough to be imperceptible to humans (correct)

Which of the following statements is true about the ensemble of surrogate models in the transferability approach?

Each surrogate model has a similar but slightly varying decision boundary (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of adversarial attacks, what is the advantage of using an ensemble of surrogate models over a single surrogate model?

It increases the transferability of the adversarial examples to the unknown target model (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using the ZOO (subspace attack) approach?

It combines white-box attacks on a substitute model with black-box attacks on the victim. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of black-box attacks, what is the purpose of using a surrogate model?

To create a substitute model that approximates the victim's decision boundaries. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of the SIMBA approach compared to the ZOO approach?

It incorporates a more efficient optimization technique for black-box attacks. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of data-free substitute training, what is the purpose of the ODS (Output Diversified Sampling) technique?

To diversify the output predictions of the substitute model. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of transferability in the context of adversarial attacks?

The ability of an adversarial example to fool multiple models with different architectures. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is using a larger perturbation recommended in maximum-confidence attacks?

To introduce noise that aids in better transfer of adversarial examples (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Ziv Katzir et al., what crucial factor affects the resulting guarantee of transferability?

The choice of random seed for initializing parameters (D) Signup and view all the answers

In increasing transferability approaches, what is one way to generate more diverse samples for better transferability?

Optimizing over diverse inputs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key strategy for estimating the best image to use in the context of increasing transferability?

Performing ranking based on estimated image quality (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is recommended for optimizing over diverse architectures in the context of increasing transferability?

Utilizing a more generic model for sample generation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of the No Query Access attack scenario described in the text?

The adversary uses an open source dataset similar to the training data of the victim model. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the adversary creating a substitute model $f(x)$ in the transfer-based attack process described?

To generate adversarial examples that are likely to transfer to the victim model. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following attack scenarios described in the text requires the most queries to the victim model?

Unbounded Query Access (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of transfer-based attacks, what is the purpose of the whitebox attack performed on the substitute model $ ext{f}(x)$?

To generate adversarial examples that are likely to transfer to the victim model. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of the data-free substitute training (DaST) approach described in the text?

It allows the adversary to create a substitute model without accessing the victim model's training data. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key motivation behind estimating gradients in black-box attacks?

To compute the gradient of the loss function with respect to the input features (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the zero-th order gradient estimation approach, how is the gradient approximated for a single feature $x_i$?

$\frac{\partial \mathcal{L}}{\partial x_i} \approx \frac{\mathcal{L}(x_i + h) - \mathcal{L}(x_i - h)}{2h}$ (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the zero-th order gradient estimation approach differ from the first-order gradient approach?

The zero-th order approach requires evaluating the loss function at $x_i + h$ and $x_i - h$, while the first-order approach requires computing the derivative $\frac{\partial \mathcal{L}}{\partial x_i}$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key challenge in using a substitute model for black-box attacks?

Ensuring the attack is transferable from the substitute model to the target model (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of the ZOO attack compared to attacks that require training a substitute model?

The ZOO attack does not require any access to the target model's training data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the TIMI attack in terms of input diversity?

Produce a perturbation 𝛿 for 𝑥 such that 𝑓 𝑇 𝑥 +𝛿 ≠ 𝑦 (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the TIMI attack address the input diversity problem?

By applying random transformations to the features in 𝑥 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'invariant' mean in the context of the TIMI attack?

Unaffected by transformations (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the concept of 'image shift augmentations' utilized in shortcutting the TIMI attack?

Applying shifts to the gradient of input images (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the concept of 'Whitebox attack on substitute model' play in evading defenses in adversarial attacks?

Generating adversarial examples that transfer effectively across models (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when creating a substitute model for adversarial attacks?

Achieving a similar decision boundary as the original model (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Data-free substitute training' impact the process of generating adversarial examples?

Allows for the creation of adversarial examples without accessing training data (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Query access' in adversarial attacks refers to:

'Greybox' access where some information about the model is known (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Universal Adversarial Perturbation (UAP)' differs from traditional perturbations by:

Remaining consistent across different images and classes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the ZOO attack is true?

It uses a stochastic coordinate descent approach to optimize a random feature in each iteration. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge with the ZOO attack on large input dimensions like ImageNet?

The attack requires too many queries, making it impractical and non-covert. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used in the ZOO attack?

Whitebox attack on a substitute model (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the hierarchical attack strategy in the ZOO attack?

It optimizes groups of features and gradually increases the resolution when the loss converges. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the ZOO attack is NOT true?

It can be used to create a substitute model for a target model without access to its training data. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What iterative process is described in the Square Attack method for black-box adversarial attacks?

Adding transparent squares randomly to the image until classification changes Signup and view all the answers

In the Square Attack method, what action is taken if adding a square to the image does not reduce the loss?

Remove the square and loop back to the beginning of the iterative process Signup and view all the answers

What is the key strategy in the Square Attack method to improve convergence over time?

Gradually reducing square size Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between A Priori Attacks and Priori Attacks in the context of black-box adversarial attacks?

A Priori Attacks utilize knowledge about the model, while Priori Attacks involve querying the model and adapting Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Subspace Attack method in black-box adversarial attacks?

Exploiting promising subspaces for query-efficient attacks Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the Hierarchical Attack Approach in the ZOO Attack strategy.

The Hierarchical Attack Approach groups coordinates together to optimize, gradually decreasing group size to increase resolution when loss converges. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of black-box attacks, what is the main challenge with the ZOO Attack on large input dimensions like ImageNet?

The main challenge is that a successful attack requires many iterations, leading to a high number of queries which can make the attack impractical or non-covert. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Stochastic Coordinate Descent Approach contribute to the ZOO Attack strategy?

For each iteration, it selects a random coordinate to optimize, converging faster due to the stochastic nature of the optimization process. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge when using the ZOO Attack in terms of query efficiency?

The challenge is that one iteration of the ZOO Attack requires a high number of queries on the model, making it computationally expensive and time-consuming. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of the Zeroth Order Optimization (ZOO) approach in black-box adversarial attacks.

The ZOO approach allows for attacking deep neural networks without requiring training substitute models, making it a powerful and efficient method for generating adversarial examples. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between SIMBA and Square Attack in terms of their approaches to black-box adversarial attacks.

SIMBA uses simple black-box attacks with Cartesian and Discreet Cosine Transform bases, while Square Attack utilizes a query-efficient random search based approach for images only. Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of DCT basis contribute to the understanding of adversarial attacks?

DCT basis breaks down signals, including images, into sine wave patterns which can be manipulated to create adversarial examples. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Square Attack over SIMBA in the context of black-box adversarial attacks?

Square Attack is more effective than SIMBA because it leverages spatial context in images, making it a query-efficient approach. Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of different bases, such as Cartesian and Discreet Cosine Transform, impact the success of black-box adversarial attacks?

Using different bases allows for targeted manipulations in specific patterns, enhancing the effectiveness of adversarial attacks. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the motivation behind Square Attack's emphasis on spatial context in images for adversarial attacks.

Square Attack focuses on spatial context to create more effective adversarial examples by leveraging the relationships between pixels. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between Priori and A Priori attacks in the context of adversarial attacks.

Priori attacks involve knowing something about the function before the attack, while A Priori attacks involve knowing something about the function during the attack. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of transferability in the context of adversarial attacks?

Transferability refers to the ability of adversarial examples to fool multiple models, indicating common decision boundaries. Signup and view all the answers

How do Transfer-based attacks leverage the concept of transferability to generate adversarial examples?

Transfer-based attacks exploit the transferability of adversarial examples to fool multiple models and increase attack success rates. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the mechanism of Transfer-based Attacks in the context of adversarial attacks.

Transfer-based Attacks involve selecting adversarial examples that successfully fool one model and using them against another model to increase attack success rates. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the concept of Whitebox attack on substitute model play in evading defenses in adversarial attacks?

Whitebox attack on substitute model helps in generating adversarial examples by approximating gradients, even in black-box scenarios, thus evading detection and defenses. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of black-box attacks in adversarial machine learning.

Black-box attacks involve targeting a model whose internal workings are unknown to the attacker, requiring query access to the model for crafting adversarial examples. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of a decision-based attack over other types of attacks in black-box adversarial settings?

It requires less assumptions, making it stronger. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of recent developments in decision-based attacks?

To reduce the number of queries needed for a successful attack and minimize noise levels in adversarial examples. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key strategy behind a query-efficient attack?

The key strategy involves minimizing the number of queries made to the target model while still achieving successful adversarial perturbations. Signup and view all the answers

In the boundary attack approach, what is the initial step involving the adversarial input?

Start with a random noise as the initial adversarial input. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the subspace attack approach in adversarial machine learning.

The subspace attack method involves perturbing the input data within a reduced-dimensional subspace to generate adversarial examples. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism behind the boundary attack approach to adversarial attacks?

Iteratively shift the input closer to the decision boundary of the classifier. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concept behind random search in adversarial attacks?

Random search involves exploring the input space randomly to find perturbations that lead to misclassification by the target model. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a decision-based attack from other types of black-box adversarial attacks?

It focuses on iteratively modifying inputs based solely on the hard label output of the classifier. Signup and view all the answers

How does image classification play a role in adversarial machine learning?

Image classification is a common domain for adversarial attacks, where small perturbations to images can lead to misclassification by machine learning models. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key goal of the TIMI attack in terms of input diversity?

To make a perturbation that changes the prediction, while keeping the features of the input unchanged Signup and view all the answers

How does the TIMI attack address the input diversity problem?

By applying random transformations to the features of the input Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when creating a substitute model for adversarial attacks?

To mimic the behavior of the target model as closely as possible Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Data-free substitute training' impact the process of generating adversarial examples?

It reduces the need for direct access to the target model's training data Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of the hierarchical attack strategy in the ZOO attack?

It allows for more efficient exploration of the input space Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the constraint in the ensemble approach for increasing transferability?

It ensures that the perturbation magnitude is limited Signup and view all the answers

What role does the concept of 'Whitebox attack on substitute model' play in evading defenses in adversarial attacks?

It helps to craft transferable adversarial examples by exploiting the substitute model's vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

In the context of adversarial attacks, what is the advantage of using an ensemble of surrogate models over a single surrogate model?

It increases the diversity and effectiveness of the generated adversarial examples Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the surrogate diversity approach in increasing transferability?

To enhance the generalization of adversarial examples across different models Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the hierarchical attack strategy in the ZOO attack?

It allows for more targeted exploration of the input dimensions Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Surrogate Diversity Objective

Ensembling surrogate models with varying decision boundaries to increase transferability.

Ensemble Objective Function

Minimizing the sum of losses across all surrogate models for a perturbed input.