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Security firm post-trained AI model for penetration testing without refusal-safeguards
Argus Red has post-trained an AI model based on Kimi K2.6 that performs security testing and penetration testing without the typical restrictions that Anthropic and OpenAI build in. The model is trained on a decade of capture-the-flag competitions and offers two modes: read-only security scan and active adversarial pen test in sandboxed environments.
WHY IT MATTERS
This addresses a real gap in cybersecurity where only large enterprises have access to AI-driven penetration testing tools, while SMEs and mid-market companies are vulnerable. It also demonstrates how post-training can bypass built-in safeguards, raising both opportunities and security questions around AI control.
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