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Local AI model Qwen3.8 27B tested on new cybersecurity benchmark

A cybersecurity benchmark was developed to test the capabilities of local AI models, specifically focusing on Qwen3.8 27B. The benchmark, which involves tasks like pwn, web exploitation, and forensics within an isolated Docker environment, revealed that Qwen3.8 27B achieved a score of 28.1% on its first attempt. In comparison, commercial models like MiMo 2.6 Flash and GPT-6 Luna demonstrated significantly higher performance, solving 73.7% and 90.9% of tasks respectively. The creator also noted that the benchmark tasks are kept private to prevent them from being included in future training data. AI

IMPACT This benchmark provides insights into the practical cybersecurity capabilities of local LLMs, informing developers and security professionals about their potential and limitations.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a custom-built benchmark and its results for a specific AI model, which falls under research. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/lbgos_Loss783 ·

    I made my own cybersecurity benchmark and ran Qwen3.8 27B, here's how a local model actually does at hacking

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hey local AI community, I've been working on this for a while and finally feel ok sharing it.</p> <p>It's a cyber benchmark where the model gets a shell in an isolated docker box and has to find the exact flag. Pwn, web, crypto, rev, forensics, a…