authoscope ☆
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Description:
Scriptable network authentication cracker
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.8.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security pentesting brute-force networking authentication
Install: brew install authoscope
About:
Authoscope is a command-line utility designed to perform network authentication attacks against various protocols like SSH, FTP, and HTTP basic auth. It allows users to execute scripted attacks using Lua, providing flexibility to customize brute-force attempts and credential validation logic. The tool's primary value is in security auditing and penetration testing, enabling efficient identification of weak credentials across network services.
Key Features:
  • Scriptable attacks using Lua for custom logic
  • Supports multiple protocols including SSH, FTP, and HTTP
  • Multi-threaded for high-performance brute-forcing
  • Built-in support for wordlists and credential generation
Use Cases:
  • Penetration testing to identify weak passwords on network services
  • Security auditing of internal or external authentication endpoints
  • Red team exercises simulating credential stuffing attacks
Alternatives:
  • Hydra – Hydra is a classic tool with broader protocol support, but authoscope offers a more modern, scriptable interface with Lua.
  • Patator – Patator is known for its stability and modular design, while authoscope focuses on scripting and speed for targeted attacks.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Dependencies: openssl@3
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 1:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 87b3c978
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