wire / 2026-07-11-f818
AI Tool T3MP3ST Automates Hacking with Claude Code
An open-source tool wires Claude Code into an autonomous pentester. The README says authorized testing only, and READMEs are famously binding.
The facts
T3MP3ST, an open-source tool, uses AI agents like Claude Code to autonomously perform penetration testing and hacking tasks. Its ability to exploit vulnerabilities without expert supervision poses significant cybersecurity risks, including potential unauthorized access and data breaches, though no actual harm has been reported yet.