Better scripting languages calls for better automation which results in better automated exploit tools. Security firm Immunity has its own tool that automates the creation of attack code, supposedly cutting the development time in half. Unveiled at DefCon, this tool has made its rounds at the conference and sparked a buzz with its emphasis on capitalizing on zero-day flaws, making sure exploits can be developed as soon as possible.

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