Abstract

The Abstraction Paradox identifies how abstractions intended to simplify systems can create emergent attack surfaces and exploitable risks across layered architectures.

1. Introduction

The Abstraction Paradox explores the gap between intended isolation and emergent coupling that arises when systems rely on layered interfaces.

2. Attack Surface from Abstraction

Abstractions can hide critical invariants; attackers exploit these mismatches to cause systemic failures that cross trust boundaries.