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jwt_tool – JSON Web Token security testing toolkit

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Security

jwt_tool audits JSON Web Tokens, tests signature weaknesses, fuzzes token claims and checks authentication flaws in web applications.

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Commix – Python-based penetration testing tool

May 31, 2026 Steve Emms Security

Commix investigates OS command injection flaws in web applications, using several detection techniques and configurable HTTP test requests.

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Wfuzz – web application fuzzer and Python library for security assessments

May 29, 2026 Steve Emms Security, Web Apps

Wfuzz tests web applications by injecting payloads into requests, combining wordlists and filtering responses during security assessments.

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ZAP – web application security scanner

October 5, 2025 Steve Emms Security, Web Apps

ZAP tests web application security with an intercepting proxy, automated scanning, authentication testing and extensible add-on ecosystem.

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Nosey Parker – find secrets in textual data

November 19, 2024 Steve Emms CLI, Security

Nosey Parker is a command-line program that finds secrets and sensitive information in textual data and Git history.

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BeEF – The Browser Exploitation Framework

October 14, 2024 Steve Emms Security

BeEF is pioneering techniques that provide penetration testers with practical client-side attack vectors.

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sqlmap – penetration testing tool

July 9, 2024 Steve Emms Security

sqlmap automates SQL injection testing, with database fingerprinting, multiple detection techniques and security assessment options.

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Linux Distributions

Kali Linux – penetration testing distribution

April 22, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro, Security

Kali Linux is an advanced penetration testing distribution which provides useful and relevant features for security professionals.

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