Awesome-Blackhat-Tools: Curated List of Black Hat Event Cybersecurity Tools

Awesome-Blackhat-Tools: Curated List of Black Hat Event Cybersecurity Tools

Summary

Awesome-Blackhat-Tools is a comprehensive, curated list of real-world cybersecurity tools officially presented at Black Hat events worldwide. This repository serves as a practical reference for professionals seeking field-tested offensive and defensive security tools. It organizes these tools by event location, year, and category, making it easy to navigate cutting-edge resources.

Repository Info

Updated on October 11, 2025
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Introduction

Awesome-Blackhat-Tools is a meticulously curated list of real-world cybersecurity tools that have been officially presented at Black Hat events globally. This repository, maintained by UCYBERS, serves as an invaluable resource for cybersecurity professionals, offering direct access to cutting-edge offensive, defensive, and research-driven tools. Whether you are involved in Red Teaming, Blue Teaming, application security, or OSINT, this list provides field-tested solutions demonstrated by top experts. The tools are organized for easy navigation, grouped by Black Hat event location, year, and specific cybersecurity categories.

How to Use It

This repository is a reference collection, not a software package to install. To explore the tools:

  • Browse by Location: Navigate through tools/regions/{LOCATION}/{YEAR}/ to find tools presented at specific Black Hat events, such as Black Hat USA 2023 or Black Hat Europe 2024.
  • Browse by Category: Explore tools/categories/{CATEGORY}/ to discover tools relevant to specific domains like Red Teaming, OSINT & Recon, or Malware Analysis.
  • Tool Details: Each tool is documented as a structured .json file, containing its name, description, GitHub URL (if available), tracks, speaker(s), source event, and year.

Examples

You can find a wide array of tools covering various cybersecurity disciplines. For instance, you might explore:

  • Red Teaming tools presented at Black Hat USA 2022.
  • OSINT & Recon tools from Black Hat Asia 2023.
  • DFIR & Forensics utilities showcased at Black Hat Europe 2021.
  • Tools for Application Security (AppSec) from any recent Black Hat event.

The structured organization allows you to pinpoint tools based on your specific needs and the context of their original presentation.

Why Use It?

Awesome-Blackhat-Tools offers several compelling advantages for cybersecurity professionals:

  • Verified Quality: All tools have been officially presented at Black Hat, ensuring they are recognized and vetted by industry experts.
  • Cutting-Edge Resources: Gain access to the latest innovations in offensive and defensive security, often before they become widely known.
  • Practical Application: Focuses on real-world, field-tested tools, making it highly relevant for practical cybersecurity operations.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Spans a broad spectrum of cybersecurity domains, from exploit development to threat intelligence.
  • Organized and Accessible: The logical structure by location, year, and category simplifies discovery and research.

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