> cat /dev/github | grep security-tools
discovered 03 Aug 2026

beef

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BeEF, or The Browser Exploitation Framework, is a penetration testing tool specifically designed to assess web browser security by employing client-side attack vectors. Its primary use case involves hooking web browsers to serve as launch points for directed command modules and additional attacks, thereby exploiting the inherent vulnerabilities within the browser environment. Notable features include its focus on circumventing traditional network defenses and targeting web-borne threats in a systematic manner.