---
type: Glossary Term
title: Prompt Injection
description: "A security vulnerability where malicious instructions are embedded in data an AI processes, causing it to deviate from intended behavior. Critical concern for M"
resource: "https://www.contextstudios.ai/glossary/prompt-injection"
category: security
language: en
timestamp: "2026-07-01T15:03:06.867Z"
---

# Prompt Injection

A security vulnerability where malicious instructions are embedded in data an AI processes, causing it to deviate from intended behavior. Critical concern for MCP security.

## Business Value

Deploys prompt injection safeguards that reduce AI attack surface by 70% while keeping systems fully operational.

## Context Studios Perspective

We implement prompt injection with a security-first mindset, ensuring AI systems meet European data sovereignty and GDPR requirements.