# Demonstrating Visual Information Manipulation Attacks in Augmented Reality: A Hands-On Miniature City-Based Setup

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.02933 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2509.02933/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 3 Sep 2025.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Benchmarking Vision-Language Models under Contradictory Virtual Content Attacks in Augmented Reality](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2604.05510/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

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.