OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, Demystified: A Foundational Guide
As Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and other generative AI tools become essential in modern software, they also introduce new security challenges. To help developers and cybersecurity teams, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) created a crucial guide: the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications. This framework, which was updated for 2025, lists the most critical AI security risks. In this foundational guide, we will break down each of the top 10 vulnerabilities, explaining what they are and offering practical steps to secure your LLM-based systems. Prompt Injection (LLM01:2025) Prompt Injection is the top security risk in the...
