Cyber Weapon Payloads (e.g., implants, exploits, and associated modules) (CWP)
Abstract
Cyber Weapon Payloads provide advanced offensive cyber warfare payloads in direct support of USCYBERCOM and other Combatant Commands (COCOMs). Payloads include exploits to subvert the security of cyberspace systems, implants to command and control cyberspace systems, modules to facilitate collection and effects of cyberspace systems, and any unique hardware or software required for the deployment and management of a specific payload. Cyber Weapon Payloads can be target system specific or applicable to a broad class of cyberspace systems. Due to the shared risk of loss of capability, multiple versions of many payloads need to be available and continuously refreshed to manage the high risk and frequent loss of these capabilities, both due to usage and changes in the cyberspace environment. Funding provides for the acquisition of target systems, execution of reverse engineering of target systems, development of the software payloads, production of documentation and training on the payload, and development of automated payload-specific tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 5c399770fc86f45a950e5945f4128aab