Chinese AI Tool Villager Automates Cyberattacks, Prompts Regulation Demands

Villager, an AI-powered penetration testing tool from a shadowy Chinese entity, integrates Kali Linux with DeepSeek models to automate cyberattacks via autonomous agents. Released in July 2025, it has over 11,000 downloads, raising concerns about empowering novices and enabling scalable threats in critical sectors. Experts call for regulation to mitigate risks.