Hackbots: AI Assistants Revolutionize Vulnerability Discovery

Jun 05, 2025
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Summary

In a groundbreaking development, security researchers are embracing 'Hackbots' - AI-powered assistants that accelerate vulnerability discovery, revolutionizing the field while adhering to ethical principles and human oversight, enabling more comprehensive security testing through human-AI collaboration.

Key Points

  • Security researchers are adopting AI-powered assistants called 'Hackbots' to accelerate vulnerability discovery
  • HackerOne has established principles for responsible use of Hackbots, including human oversight and adherence to program policies
  • Hackbots augment but do not replace human security researchers, enabling more comprehensive security testing through collaboration

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