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Research, field notes, and technical deep-dives from the AussiePentest team.

9 June 2026·AussiePentest

AutoSploit: The Rise, Controversy, and Quiet Death of the Tool That Terrified the Security World

In January 2018, a 400-line Python script combined Shodan and Metasploit into something the security world had never seen at that scale — a fully automated mass exploitation tool anyone could run.

18 May 2026·AussiePentest

Automated vs Manual Penetration Testing: What Australian Businesses Actually Need to Know

Automated scan or manual pentest? An honest breakdown from a firm that sells both, covering the decision framework, cost reality, and what each approach actually covers for Australian businesses.