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PentAGI introduces an AI-driven approach to penetration testing, automating complex workflows with tools like Nmap and Metasploit while generating detailed reports. Developed by VXControl and released on GitHub in early 2025, this open-source platform empowers security professionals to conduct autonomous...

PentestAgent, an open-source AI agent framework from researcher Masic (GH05TCREW), has introduced enhanced capabilities, including prebuilt attack playbooks and seamless HexStrike integration. Released on GitHub by GH05TCREW, this tool leverages large language models (LLMs) like Claude Sonnet or GPT-5 via...

As the timeline for powerful quantum computing accelerates, a new open-source tool has emerged to help developers secure their data against future threats. Crypto Scanner, developed by Quantum Shield Labs, is a command-line interface (CLI) utility designed to hunt down...

A new open-source offensive security tool named "RecoverIt" has been released, offering Red Teamers and penetration testers a novel method for establishing persistence and executing lateral movement on compromised Windows systems. The tool, developed by security researcher TwoSevenOneT, weaponizes the...

nmapUnleashed emerges as a powerful CLI wrapper enhancing Nmap's capabilities for penetration testers and network auditors. Released in late January 2026 by developer Sharkeonix, this open-source tool streamlines complex scans while retaining full Nmap compatibility. nmapUnleashed, or "nu," wraps Nmap to...

AutoPentestX, an open-source automated penetration testing toolkit for Linux systems, enables comprehensive security assessments from a single command. Developed by Gowtham Darkseid and released in November 2025, it generates professional PDF reports while emphasizing safe, non-destructive testing. AutoPentestX targets Kali Linux,...

Praetorian Inc. has publicly released Swarmer, a tool enabling low-privilege attackers to achieve stealthy Windows registry persistence by sidestepping Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) monitoring. Deployed operationally since February 2025, Swarmer exploits mandatory user profiles and the obscure Offline Registry...

Argus is a comprehensive Python-based toolkit designed for reconnaissance tasks in cybersecurity. The developers recently released version 2.0, expanding it to include 135 modules. This tool consolidates network analysis, web app scanning, and threat intelligence into one interface. Users access...

Windows event logging captures granular details source, username, computer, event type, and severity—tracking application/system messages like errors, info, and warnings. Microsoft continually refines auditing efficiency. Today's Windows platforms generate massive log volumes with negligible performance overhead. Properly configuring logging on Windows,...

Cybersecurity spans a broad spectrum of roles and operations. This article clarifies the distinction between red and blue teams. Why split penetration testing duties into these two groups? Corporate security demands are vast mastery across all areas proves impossible for...