# Shannon AI pentester tests web apps and APIs with proof-of-concept exploits

> Original title: Shannon – AI Pentester for Web Apps and APIs

- Source: X search: AI startup funding (we raised, seed, Series A)
- Published: 2026-10-31T18:34:38.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/hgewdoy7cwl9vm79tyy9u0ikx
- Original: https://x.com/co11ateral/status/2116599747431497853

## Summary

Shannon is a white-box AI pentesting tool that analyzes source code and tests running applications to find vulnerabilities. Every finding is backed by a proof of concept (PoC).

## Post

Shannon – AI Pentester for Web Apps and APIs

Shannon is a white-box AI pentesting tool that analyzes source code and tests running apps to find vulnerabilities. Every finding is backed by a PoC

https://hackers-arise.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-cybersecurity-part-30-shannon-ai-pentester-for-web-apps-and-apis/

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