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QIF-T0062

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Gradual drift (slow parameter shift)

Tier 5 — Theoretical (Modeled / Simulated)

Legacy status: THEORETICAL

Slowly modify neural parameters below detection thresholds to accumulate significant changes over time. Exploit adaptive baseline algorithms. Cumulative change detection and trend analysis are primary defenses.

Technique Details

Tactic
QIF-B.EV
Status
THEORETICAL
Bands
S1, N7

✚ Therapeutic Application

Slow, sub-threshold modification of BCI parameters to avoid threshold-based detection

Clinical Analog

Gradual dose titration in neurostimulation therapy

Treats

  • DBS parameter optimization
  • tDCS dosing protocols
  • medication-like titration for neuromodulation

Neural Impact

2 of 7 neural bands affected

S1 N7

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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Mappings

Diagnostic category references for threat modeling, not diagnostic claims.

F20 Schizophrenia Spectrum F32 Major Depressive Disorder F90 ADHD F42 OCD F30 Manic episode F43 PTSD / Trauma F80 Communication Disorders F60 Personality Disorders F63 Impulse-Control Disorders F01 Vascular dementia F98.4 Stereotyped movement disorders

Pathway: N7 (PFC/M1) → executive function

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

Scoring

NISS v1.1 NISS:1.1/BI:L/CR:H/CD:H/CV:I/RV:P/NP:S
CVSS v4.0 CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:H/SA:L
7.4High
BICRCDCVRVNP
 

Governance

Neurorights at Risk

This technique threatens 5 of the 4 proposed neurorights (Ienca & Andorno, 2017).

MP Mental Privacy CL Cognitive Liberty MI Mental Integrity PC Psychological Continuity DI DI
Consent Complexity
1.00 / 4.0

FDORA §3305 Compliance

Cyber Device
Regulatory Coverage
0.5 / 1.0
524B Requirements
TM VA SA PM
Regulatory Gaps
  • ! CVSS cannot express neural-specific impacts
  • ! High neural impact (NISS >= 7.0) without IEC 62443 coverage
  • ! 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) 7.4 7.4 High -
Child (10yr) + ADHD 7.4 8.7 High +1.30
Adult with ALS 7.4 8.6 High +1.19

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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