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'HTTP Terminator' Hunts for Novel Desync Attacks

Dark Reading

· August 26, 2026

AI summary

James Kettle of PortSwigger has developed an AI-powered open source tool called HTTP Terminator. This tool is designed to hunt for novel desync attacks. It has successfully found new HTTP request-smuggling techniques. The tool is the result of Kettle's work, which he discussed with the Dark Reading News Desk. HTTP Terminator is an open source tool, making it accessible for use by others.

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