FreeIPA

Positive Technologies Enhances PT Dephaze with Local LLM for Automated Credential Discovery and Attack Expansion

Positive Technologies has released a major update to its automated penetration testing system PT Dephaze, integrating a local large language model that actively searches for login credentials and develops attacks. The LLM analyzes configuration and text files across network shares to locate potential usernames and passwords, then validates them against discovered corporate services while discarding invalid combinations. Working credentials are immediately used to extend the simulated attack chain, including privilege escalation on Unix and Linux systems and credential reuse across multiple services. The update also adds support for FreeIPA directory services commonly found in import-substituted infrastructures, enabling anonymous user enumeration when configurations permit. All processing occurs locally within the product distribution, ensuring no data leaves the customer environment. Positive Technologies positions this LLM integration as the first step in expanding AI-driven attack techniques, with future plans focused on Russian operating systems.