Empire v6.5 is live!
- 8 new modules across BOF/C#/PS/Python
- New C stager + PIC shellcode compiler for stage0 agent injection
- Patchless AMSI & ETW bypasses
- New Jobs tab on the agent page for managing background jobs
- Python 3.14 support
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Introducing Starkiller Assistant! Our new AI-powered helper for Empire operators. It's like Clippy, but for C2. After months of R&D, early testers describe it as "confidently wrong" and "worse than no help at all." We're so proud.
Empire 6.4 is now public! Here are just a few updates:
- Added C# spawn module
- Auto-install for plugin marketplace
- New task display with parameters
- Added "Rerun Task" to Agents and Plugins
- Added customizable table headers
- Added Debian 13 support
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Empire v6.3.0 is out!
• mTLS agents & listeners
• ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption + DH key exchange
• HTTPS host reuse across HTTP & malleable listeners
• Customizable C# obfuscation via EmpireCompiler
• Major dependency upgrades & stability fixes
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One of the biggest upgrades to our agents is nearing completion and can be tested on our main development branch available to Sponsors.
- Updated routing packets from RC4 to ChaCha20
- Brand new C# obfuscation and customizable XMLs
- Added mTLS support
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Empire v6.2 is Out!
Here are a few of the updates:
- Go and C# Agent Improvements
- Clean & reset server options
- Added port normalization
- Allow X-Empire-Token for API access
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We are working on getting Empire and its dependencies into the @nixos-org.bsky.social repository at @defcon.bsky.social.
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Video: Introduction to Beacon Object Files (BOFs)! Executing native code in-memory and at runtime to improve red team stealth. 😎 We start small to understand Dynamic Function Resolution and create a small Empire module to call Win32 API functions! youtu.be/p3fByg8pa1g
New Empire Release: v6.1.3 is LIVE!
What’s new:
- Fixed PowerShell agent’s base64 cookie bug in HTTP listener
- Updated module names & descriptions
- Filter modules by agent language
- Folder view for agent modules (👀 see it in action below)
#RedTeam #CyberSecurity #infosec
We’re excited to announce that Empire 6.0 is heading to @defcon.bsky.social demo labs!
Come see the crew showcase brand new features and upgrades.
#Defcon #dc33
Empire 6.1 is live!
- ARM64 support for Donut
- Added support for Ubuntu 24.04
- Fixed PowerShell launch issues on Linux
- Faster startup & testing with pyyaml C
- Simplified Docker builds
- Cleaner API and updated dependencies
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#RedTeam #Cybersecurity
Empire v6.0.3 is live!
- SMB listener now starts tasks properly
- Updated IronPython shell to use PowerShell
- Literal cmd interpretation added to IronPython
- Fixed multi_launcher builds for SMB agents
#RedTeam #CyberSecurity
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Empire v6.0.1 is out now!
This release fixes issues generating Sharpire executables and includes a few other stability improvements.
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Empire Weekly Update
We're on the home stretch, with the public beta only a few weeks away!
- Migrating Empire's writable data to an external directory
- Store compiled tasks, making them available for post-op review
The first beta release of Empire 6.0 is out for Sponsors!
Including:
- Plugin Marketplace
- Go Agents
- Revamped Menus
- Full Agent Terminal
- Autorun Module Interface
- Tons More QOL Improvements
Head to our sponsor's page for early beta access!
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Preview of the new navigation bar for Empire 6.0.
🎄 Happy Holidays! 🎉
Get early access to Empire 6.0 and exclusive perks!
🎁Sponsor development before year-end to unlock awesome swag, discounts, and a special holiday gift.
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Empire v5.12 is live
Thanks to D3vil0p3r from Athena OS for the contributions to system-wide deployment & permission updates
Changelog highlights
- Reduced CI check-in tests
- Python 3.13 support
- System-wide deployment support
- Config updates for write-permission path
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Sneak Peek!
The Empire Plugin Marketplace is coming soon with v6.0!
Empire v6.0-alpha-2 is here! 🖥️
Closed testing is now open—want early access to test the latest features and upgrades?
Sponsor to unlock early access and exclusive perks.
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