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Pseudo-Code Structured Programming Jailbreak Attack - ATR-2026-00236 (c0d9f71f-aedc-5c47-87bd-6963ad67eb54)

Detects jailbreak attempts that use pseudo-code, programming language syntax, or structured initialization sequences to appear technically legitimate while redefining agent behavior. Attackers craft prompts using programming constructs (BEGIN/END blocks, variable assignments, module initialization, function definitions) to bypass safety mechanisms by making the jailbreak appear like system configuration rather than social engineering. This technique exploits the agent's tendency to interpret structured code-like input as authoritative technical instructions. Covers MACRONOMICON-style attacks and similar pseudo-code frameworks.

Cluster A Galaxy A Cluster B Galaxy B Level
Pseudo-Code Structured Programming Jailbreak Attack - ATR-2026-00236 (c0d9f71f-aedc-5c47-87bd-6963ad67eb54) Agent Threat Rules LLM Jailbreak (172427e3-9ecc-49a3-b628-96b824cc4131) MITRE ATLAS Attack Pattern 1