"Hackers are deploying a new AI-native penetration testing tool for sophisticated attacks in an industry first, according to new research. Cybersecurity firm Straiker has warned that 'Villager', a tool developed by a China-based red team project known as Cyberspike, is already being used to automate attacks under the guise of penetration testing. Villager leverages the toolsets and DeepSeek v3 to automate attacks, and is easily accessible via the official Python Package Index (PyPI)."
"Cybersecurity firm Straiker has warned that 'Villager', a tool developed by a China-based red team project known as Cyberspike, is already being used to automate attacks under the guise of penetration testing. Villager leverages the toolsets and DeepSeek v3 to automate attacks, and is easily accessible via the official Python Package Index (PyPI)."
Villager is an AI-native penetration testing tool developed by the China-based red team project Cyberspike and is already being used to automate sophisticated attacks. The tool leverages Cyberspike toolsets and DeepSeek v3 to orchestrate automated attack sequences that mimic legitimate penetration tests. Villager is distributed through the official Python Package Index (PyPI), allowing easy public access and installation. The use of a penetration testing guise enables attackers to conceal malicious activity while scaling operations with AI-driven automation. The deployment of Villager marks a notable evolution in tooling that combines open-source distribution with advanced automation capabilities.
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