QIF-T0027

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Neuronal scanning

Tier 5 — Theoretical (Modeled / Simulated)

Legacy status: THEORETICAL

Systematically probe neural tissue via low-amplitude stimulation pulses to map functional connectivity, identify responsive regions, and characterize individual neural signatures. Prerequisite for targeted attacks.

Technique Details

Tactic: QIF-N.SC
Status: THEORETICAL
Bands: I0, N4, N5, N6, N7

✚ Therapeutic Application

Systematic probing of neural response patterns to map BCI topology and individual neural architecture

Clinical Analog

Brain mapping for surgical planning / functional localization

Treats

presurgical epilepsy mapping
tumor resection planning
functional connectivity research

Neural Impact

5 of 7 neural bands affected

I0 N4 N5 N6 N7

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Click or hover over a glowing region to see the attack techniques targeting it and their severity.

DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Mappings

Diagnostic category references for threat modeling, not diagnostic claims.

F43.2 Adjustment Disorder F20 Schizophrenia Spectrum F44 Dissociative Disorders F90 ADHD F10 Alcohol-related disorders (F10) F42 OCD F95 Tic Disorders F32 Major Depressive Disorder F41.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder F43.10 PTSD F50 Eating Disorders F52 Sexual Dysfunctions F30 Manic episode F60 Personality Disorders F45 Somatoform disorders F63 Impulse-Control Disorders F01 Vascular dementia F43 PTSD / Trauma F80 Communication Disorders F98.4 Stereotyped movement disorders

Pathway: N7 (PFC/M1) → executive function; N6 (hippocampus/amygdala) → emotion regulation

Following Poldrack (2006), brain region disruption does not uniquely predict psychiatric outcomes.

Scoring

NISS v1.1 NISS:1.1/BI:L/CR:L/CD:L/CV:I/RV:F/NP:N

CVSS v4.0 CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N

3.4Low

Governance

Neurorights at Risk

This technique threatens 3 of the 4 proposed neurorights (Ienca & Andorno, 2017).

MP Mental Privacy MI Mental Integrity PC Psychological Continuity

Consent Complexity

0.60 / 4.0

FDORA §3305 Compliance

Non-Cyber Device (missing: network)

Regulatory Coverage

0.3 / 1.0

524B Requirements

TM VA SA PM

Regulatory Gaps

! CVSS partially captures risk; neural dimensions missing
! Threat not yet in regulatory threat catalogs

Population Vulnerability

CRB vulnerability adjustment (γ=0.30) accounts for age, diagnosis severity, consent capacity, and device dependency.

Population	NISS Base	Adjusted	Severity	Delta
Adult (Default)	3.4	3.4	Low	-
Child (10yr) + ADHD	3.4	4.0	Low	+0.60
Adult with ALS	3.4	3.9	Low	+0.55

Validation Status

Theoretical / Not yet validated. This technique has not been independently tested. See the validation dashboard for what has been tested.

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