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AI-Powered Penetration Testing Tool Villager Abused by Cybercriminals

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An AI-powered penetration testing tool called Villager, developed by Cyberspike, has been downloaded nearly 11,000 times from the Python Package Index (PyPI). The tool, intended for red teaming and automated testing, is being repurposed by cybercriminals for malicious activities. Villager integrates with various tools and AI models to automate testing workflows, making it easier for less-skilled actors to conduct advanced intrusions. The tool's ephemeral nature and dynamic orchestration of tasks pose significant challenges for detection and forensic analysis. Villager's capabilities include network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing, all of which can be executed using natural language commands. Cyberspike, the company behind Villager, has a history of integrating known hacktools and remote access tools (RATs) into their products, raising concerns about their intentions and the potential for misuse.

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  1. 15.09.2025 10:12 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 12h ago

    Villager Penetration Testing Tool Downloaded Nearly 11,000 Times

    Villager, an AI-powered penetration testing tool developed by Cyberspike, has been downloaded nearly 11,000 times from PyPI since its upload in late July 2025. The tool integrates with various AI models and tools to automate testing workflows, making it easier for less-skilled actors to conduct advanced intrusions. Villager's capabilities include network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing, all of which can be executed using natural language commands. The tool's ephemeral nature and dynamic orchestration of tasks pose significant challenges for detection and forensic analysis. Cyberspike has a history of integrating known hacktools and RATs into their products, raising concerns about the potential for misuse.

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