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On the Surprising Efficacy of LLMs for Penetration-Testing
Andreas Happe, J\"urgen Cito
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.00829 https://

On the Surprising Efficacy of LLMs for Penetration-Testing
This paper presents a critical examination of the surprising efficacy of Large Language Models (LLMs) in penetration testing. The paper thoroughly reviews the evolution of LLMs and their rapidly expanding capabilities which render them increasingly suitable for complex penetration testing operations. It systematically details the historical adoption of LLMs in both academic research and industry, showcasing their application across various offensive security tasks and covering broader phases of…

Static Factorisation of Probabilistic Programs With User-Labelled Sample Statements and While Loops
Markus B\"ock, J\"urgen Cito
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.20922 https…

Static Factorisation of Probabilistic Programs With User-Labelled Sample Statements and While Loops
It is commonly known that any Bayesian network can be implemented as a probabilistic program, but the reverse direction is not so clear. In this work, we address the open question to what extent a probabilistic program with user-labelled sample statements and while loops - features found in languages like Gen, Turing, and Pyro - can be represented graphically. To this end, we extend existing operational semantics to support these language features. By translating a program to its control-flow g…

On the optimization of the Robin eigenvalues in some classes of polygons
Alessandro Carbotti, Simone Cito, Diego Pallara
https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.03502 https://

On the optimization of the Robin eigenvalues in some classes of polygons
Given the eigenvalue problem for the Laplacian with Robin boundary conditions, (with $β\in\R\setminus\{0\}$ the Robin parameter), we consider a shape minimization problem for a function of the first eigenvalues if $β>0$ and a shape maximization problem if $β<0$. Both problems are settled in a suitable class of generalized polygons with an upper bound on the number of sides, under either perimeter or volume constraint.

On the Ethics of Using LLMs for Offensive Security
Andreas Happe, J\"urgen Cito
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08693 https://arxiv.o…

On the Ethics of Using LLMs for Offensive Security
Large Language Models (LLMs) have rapidly evolved over the past few years and are currently evaluated for their efficacy within the domain of offensive cyber-security. While initial forays showcase the potential of LLMs to enhance security research, they also raise critical ethical concerns regarding the dual-use of offensive security tooling. This paper analyzes a set of papers that leverage LLMs for offensive security, focusing on how ethical considerations are expressed and justified in th…

🧠📖 Cito o neurologista António Damšsio, autor de “O erro de Descartes”, pois em uma šrea tão negligenciada como a educação emocional torna-se ainda mais importante trazer fontes científicas confišveis:
🤯 “Em certas circunstâncias, pensar demais pode ser muito menos vantajoso do que não pensar absolutamente nada. Aí é que estš a beleza no modo como a emoção tem funcionado no decorrer da evolução: ela abre a possibilidade de levar seres vivos a agir de maneira inteligente sem precisar pe…