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SecLists
SecListsPHP

A comprehensive collection of security testing wordlists and payloads for penetration testers and security researchers.

#vulnerability-assessment#fuzzing-payloads#web-security
Stars72.4k
Forks25.1k
Last commit1 day ago
Metasploit Framework
Metasploit FrameworkRuby

An open-source penetration testing framework for developing and executing exploit code against remote targets.

#exploit-development#hacktoberfest#vulnerability-assessment
Stars38.6k
Forks14.9k
Last commit
Academic Resources and Grey Literature List
Academic Resources and Grey Literature List

A curated list of amazingly awesome open source intelligence (OSINT) tools and resources for cyber threat intelligence and investigations.

#social-media-analysis#data-breach#cyber-threat-intelligence
Stars27.6k
Forks3.8k
Last commit5 days ago
radare2
radare2C

A libre, Unix-like reverse engineering framework and command-line toolset for analyzing, debugging, and modifying binaries.

#hacktoberfest#radare2#scriptable
Stars24.4k
Forks3.3k
Last commit1 day ago
frida
fridaMeson

A dynamic instrumentation toolkit for injecting JavaScript into native apps on Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux, iOS, Android, and QNX.

#debugging-tools#runtime-analysis#nodejs-bindings
Stars21.4k
Forks2.2k
Last commit3 days ago
Bytecode Viewer
Bytecode ViewerJava

A lightweight Java/Android reverse engineering suite with decompilers, disassemblers, and advanced analysis tools.

#bytecode-viewer#android-apk-analysis#apk-decompiler
Stars15.6k
Forks1.3k
Last commit7 days ago
Web Security
Web SecurityPython

A curated collection of web security resources, tools, and research materials for learning penetration techniques.

#sql-injection#web-security#xss
Stars13.6k
Forks1.8k
Last commit6 days ago
Pwntools
PwntoolsPython

A Python CTF framework and exploit development library designed for rapid prototyping and security research.

#rop#exploit-development#ctf-framework
Stars13.6k
Forks1.8k
Last commit19 days ago
theZoo
theZooPython

A live malware repository providing encrypted samples and source code for educational malware analysis and research.

#digital-forensics#malware-samples#python-cli
Stars13.2k
Forks2.8k
Last commit3 months ago
awesome-honeypots
awesome-honeypotsPython

A curated list of free and open-source honeypot resources, tools, and related components for cybersecurity research.

#honeypot#awesome-list#malware-analysis
Stars10.5k
Forks1.4k
Last commit1 month ago
Honeypots
HoneypotsPython

A curated list of awesome honeypot resources, tools, and related components for cybersecurity research and defense.

#honeypot#awesome-list#malware-analysis
Stars10.5k
Forks1.4k
Last commit1 month ago
Awesome Threat Intelligence
Awesome Threat Intelligence

A curated list of awesome open-source threat intelligence resources, including feeds, tools, platforms, and standards.

#cyber-threats#hacktoberfest#security-feeds
Stars10.5k
Forks1.8k
Last commit1 month ago
codeql
codeqlCodeQL

Standard libraries and queries for CodeQL, powering GitHub Advanced Security and static application security testing.

#codeql#vulnerability-detection#security
Stars9.9k
Forks2.0k
Last commit1 day ago
android-security-awesome
android-security-awesomeMakefile

A comprehensive, curated collection of tools, research, and resources for Android application security analysis and penetration testing.

#vulnerability-assessment#mobile-security#android
Stars9.5k
Forks1.6k
Last commit
CTF Tools
CTF ToolsShell

A collection of setup scripts to install and manage security research tools for CTFs and binary analysis.

#ctf-tools#penetration-testing#tool-management
Stars9.5k
Forks1.9k
Last commit1 month ago
angr
angrPython

A platform-agnostic binary analysis framework for disassembly, symbolic execution, and program analysis.

#hacktoberfest#disassembly#vulnerability-discovery
Stars9.0k
Forks1.2k
Last commit18 hours ago
RetDec
RetDecC++

A retargetable machine-code decompiler based on LLVM, supporting multiple architectures and file formats.

#disassembler#c-plus-plus#malware-analysis
Stars8.6k
Forks994
Last commit1 month ago
retdec
retdecC++

A retargetable machine-code decompiler based on LLVM, supporting multiple architectures and file formats.

#disassembler#malware-analysis#binary-analysis
Stars8.6k
Forks994
Last commit1 month ago
RSACTFTool
RSACTFToolPython

A multi-attack RSA tool for CTF challenges that decrypts data from weak public keys and recovers private keys.

#ciphertext-decryption#ctf-tools#educational
Stars7.0k
Forks994
Last commit1 month ago
Awesome bug bounty resources by EdOverflow
Awesome bug bounty resources by EdOverflow

A community-curated collection of payloads, tools, and techniques for bug bounty hunters and security researchers.

#web-security#vulnerability-testing#infosec
Stars6.5k
Forks1.6k
Last commit2 years ago
PoisonTap
PoisonTapJavaScript

Exploits locked computers via USB to hijack internet traffic, steal browser cookies, and install persistent web backdoors using a Raspberry Pi Zero.

#raspberry-pi-zero#web-security#dns-rebinding
Stars6.5k
Forks982
Last commit7 years ago
trailofbits-skills
trailofbits-skillsPython

A Claude Code plugin marketplace providing AI-assisted skills for security research, vulnerability detection, and audit workflows.

#ai-assisted-workflows#code-auditing#agent-skills
Stars6.2k
Forks540
Last commit
awesome-bug-bounty
awesome-bug-bounty

A curated list of bug bounty programs, write-ups, and resources for security researchers and ethical hackers.

#hacker-resources#security-tools#bug-bounty
Stars5.8k
Forks1.1k
Last commit4 months ago
LIEF
LIEFC++

A cross-platform library to parse, modify, and abstract executable formats like ELF, PE, and Mach-O.

#lief#pe#executable-format-parser
Stars5.5k
Forks741
Last commit12 days ago
AwesomeXSS
AwesomeXSSJavaScript

A curated collection of XSS resources including payloads, polyglots, bypass techniques, and tools for security researchers.

#payload-list#web-security#xss
Stars5.1k
Forks782
Last commit1 year ago
Awesome vehicle security and car hacking
Awesome vehicle security and car hacking

A curated list of resources for learning about vehicle security, car hacking, and automotive tinkering.

#automotive-cybersecurity#can-bus#embedded-security
Stars4.4k
Forks710
Last commit1 month ago
TorBot
TorBotPython

An open-source intelligence (OSINT) tool for crawling and analyzing websites on the dark web and beyond.

#python-web-crawler#spider#osint
Stars4.4k
Forks706
Last commit5 days ago
ScyllaHide
ScyllaHideC++

Advanced open-source x64/x86 user mode anti-anti-debug library that hides debugging from applications.

#hacktoberfest#debugging-tools#anti-debugging
Stars4.2k
Forks510
Last commit2 years ago
bug-bounty-reference
bug-bounty-reference

A categorized collection of bug bounty write-ups organized by vulnerability type for security researchers.

#web-security#vulnerability-database#penetration-testing
Stars4.2k
Forks1.0k
Last commit2 years ago
Awesome Security Talks & Videos
Awesome Security Talks & Videos

A curated collection of security conference talks and videos from events like DEF CON, Black Hat, and BSides.

#security-talks#owasp#video-library
Stars4.2k
Forks492
Last commit5 months ago
EQGRP
EQGRPPerl

A browsable archive of decrypted NSA exploit tools and implants leaked by the Shadow Brokers in 2017.

#vulnerability-analysis#nsa#historical-leaks
Stars4.2k
Forks2.1k
Last commit9 years ago
qira
qiraC

A QEMU-based interactive runtime analyzer for debugging and reverse engineering, serving as an alternative to strace and gdb.

#disassembly#runtime-analysis#low-level
Stars4.1k
Forks466
Last commit4 years ago
Qira
QiraC

A QEMU-based interactive runtime analyzer for dynamic binary analysis and reverse engineering.

#tracing#disassembly#runtime-analysis
Stars4.1k
Forks466
Last commit4 years ago
Awesome Cellular Hacking
Awesome Cellular Hacking

A curated collection of resources for 2G/3G/4G/5G cellular security research, including tools, papers, and hardware guides.

#network-fuzzing#imsi-catcher-detection#rogue-bts
Stars3.9k
Forks666
Last commit4 months ago
fuzz.txt
fuzz.txt

A collection of potentially dangerous file names and paths for security testing and fuzzing.

#vulnerability#vulnerability-discovery#files
Stars3.3k
Forks525
Last commit11 months ago
PPPwn (CVE-2006-4304)
PPPwn (CVE-2006-4304)Python

A kernel remote code execution exploit for PlayStation 4 up to firmware 11.00 via PPPoE.

#pppoe#kernel-exploit#remote-code-execution
Stars3.0k
Forks413
Last commit2 years ago
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