SSBSE 2026 Challenge — VFL-Searcher

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Authors: Vattana Chan, Karine Even-Mendoza, Harel Berger
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Abstract

VFL-Searcher is an adversarial attack framework targeting vertical federated learning systems. It uses a multi-objective evolutionary search algorithm (NSGA-II) and ADI to craft adversarial data injections that simultaneously maximize attack success rate and evade anomaly detection, without requiring knowledge of other participants' data or models.

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
7 May 2026