Augmented reality (AR) enhances user interaction with the real world but also presents vulnerabilities, particularly through Visual Information Manipulation (VIM) attacks. These attacks alter important real-world visual cues, leading to user confusion and misdirected actions. In this demo, we present a hands-on experience using a miniature city setup, where users interact with manipulated AR content via the Meta Quest 3. The demo highlights the impact of VIM attacks on user decision-making and underscores the need for effective security measures in AR systems. Future work includes a user study and cross-platform testing.
@article{arxiv.2509.02933,
title = {Demonstrating Visual Information Manipulation Attacks in Augmented Reality: A Hands-On Miniature City-Based Setup},
author = {Yanming Xiu and Maria Gorlatova},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.02933},
year = {2025}
}
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The paper has been accepted to 2025 MobiHoc 1st Workshop on Enhancing Security, Privacy, and Trust in Extended Reality (XR) Systems