QIF-T0047
criticalMass BCI compromise (platform attack)
Tier 4 — Demonstrated (Case Study / Observational)
Legacy status: EMERGING
Coordinated attack exploiting standardized BCI platforms affecting millions simultaneously. Yale Digital Ethics Center worst-case scenario. Monoculture risk: one vulnerability, all devices.
Technique Details
- Tactic
- QIF-P.DS
- Status
- EMERGING
- Bands
- S2, S3
✚ Therapeutic Application
Simultaneous compromise of many BCI devices via shared platform vulnerability
Neural Impact
2 of 7 neural bands affected
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Scoring
NISS:1.1/BI:H/CR:H/CD:H/CV:E/RV:P/NP:T CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:H/SA:H Governance
Neurorights at Risk
This technique threatens 5 of the 4 proposed neurorights (Ienca & Andorno, 2017).
FDORA §3305 Compliance
- ! CVSS cannot express neural-specific impacts
- ! Software-only attack without software lifecycle standard (IEC 62304)
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) | 6.1 | 6.1 | Medium | - |
| Child (10yr) + ADHD | 6.1 | 7.2 | High ▲ | +1.08 |
| Adult with ALS | 6.1 | 7.1 | High ▲ | +0.98 |
Validation Status
Theoretical / Not yet validated. This technique has not been independently tested. See the validation dashboard for what has been tested.