resources_list_attacks
AI agents call resources_list_attacks to retrieve information from CyPerf MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool is part of a network testing/security testing platform (CyPerf) and appears designed to enumerate or retrieve available attack resources/definitions. The 'list' verb indicates data retrieval with no capability to modify, execute, or destroy resources.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'resources_list_attacks' contains the verb 'list', which retrieves or queries data without side effects. The absence of verbs like 'delete', 'execute', 'run', or 'create' suggests a read-only operation.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
resources_list_attacks. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CyPerf MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the CyPerf MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resources_list_attacks: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches CyPerf MCP Server. Nothing to install.
resources_list_attacks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resources_list_attacks rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resources_list_attacks. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
resources_list_attacks is provided by the CyPerf MCP Server MCP server (keysight/cyperf-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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