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'HTTP Terminator' Hunts for Novel Desync Attacks
August 26, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: MEDIUM
James Kettle of PortSwigger talks with the Dark Reading News Desk about his AI-powered open source tool, which found new HTTP request-smuggling techniques.
Key Takeaways
- James Kettle's AI-powered open source tool 'HTTP Terminator' discovered novel HTTP request-smuggling techniques, highlighting evolving desync attack vectors.
- These new desync attacks can bypass security controls and compromise web applications, posing significant risk to organizations relying on HTTP infrastructure.
- Security teams should adopt AI-driven testing tools like HTTP Terminator to proactively identify and patch request-smuggling vulnerabilities before exploitation.