VSAT is a network load testing tool designed for authorized stress testing, network capacity analysis, and security research purposes. This tool is intended for security professionals and network administrators conducting authorized testing on systems they own or have explicit written authorization to test.

Security updates and vulnerability patches are provided for the following versions:

If you discover a security vulnerability in VSAT:

1. DO NOT open a public GitHub issue
2. DO NOT post vulnerability details on social media or public forums
3. Email privately to: anonymous.matrixtm26.dev@gmail.com

Please provide:

• Detailed description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact and severity assessment
• Your contact information (name, email, organization if applicable)
• Any proof-of-concept code (if available)

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours of report submission
• Vulnerability Assessment: Within 5 business days
• Fix Development: Varies based on severity (1-4 weeks typically)
• Public Disclosure: Coordinated with reporter, typically 90 days after fix release

• Email: anonymous.matrixtm26.dev@gmail.com

VSAT follows responsible disclosure practices:

1. Report vulnerabilities privately before any public disclosure
2. Allow reasonable time for the development team to create a fix
3. Coordinate timing for public disclosure with project maintainers
4. Avoid unnecessary details in public disclosures that could aid malicious actors
5. Credit will be given to researchers who follow responsible disclosure

1. We will acknowledge all security reports promptly
2. We will provide transparency on the vulnerability and fix status
3. We will credit responsible reporters (with their permission)
4. We will issue security advisories and updates in a timely manner
5. We will not take legal action against security researchers operating in good faith

This project is designed and intended for:

• Authorized Load Testing

  • Testing network capacity and performance on systems you own
  • Testing with explicit written authorization from system owners
  • Professional network assessments under contract

• Network Security Research

  • Academic and institutional network research
  • Network resilience and capacity analysis in controlled environments
  • Defense mechanism development and testing

• Educational Purposes

  • Learning about network load testing methodologies
  • Understanding network behavior under stress
  • Training authorized network and security professionals
  • Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions and training exercises

This project is NOT intended for and MUST NOT be used for:

• Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS) Attacks

  • Launching attacks against systems without authorization
  • Disrupting services you do not own or have authority over
  • Extortion through service disruption

• Unauthorized Testing

  • Testing networks without explicit written authorization
  • Disrupting critical infrastructure or services

• Illegal Activities

  • Any activities that violate local, national, or international laws
  • Cybercriminal operations
  • Financial fraud or extortion

VSAT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.

The authors and maintainers of VSAT are NOT responsible for:

1. Any damage, data loss, or service disruption caused by the use of this tool
2. Misuse of this project for unauthorized or illegal purposes
3. Any criminal or civil liability arising from the user's actions
4. Any violations of applicable laws and regulations

By downloading, installing, or using VSAT, you acknowledge and agree that:

1. You are solely responsible for all activities and consequences of using this software
2. You will use this tool only on networks:
   • That you own and have complete authority over, OR
   • That you have explicit written authorization to test from the network owner
3. You understand that unauthorized network testing is illegal
4. You will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies
5. You hold harmless the authors, maintainers, and contributors from any liability
6. You will not use this tool for any illegal, unethical, or malicious purposes

The use of this project may be subject to local, national, and international laws, including but not limited to:

• Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) - United States
• Computer Misuse Act 1990 - United Kingdom
• Criminal Code - Canada
• Penal Code provisions - European countries
• Cybercrime laws - Other jurisdictions

Users are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws in their jurisdiction.

Before using VSAT for any testing:

• Obtain written authorization from the network owner
• Document the scope of authorized testing
• Maintain records of authorization and testing activities
• Report findings responsibly to appropriate parties

1. Isolated Network: Deploy only on networks you own or have authorization for
2. Test Planning: Plan testing windows to avoid disrupting production systems
3. Logging & Monitoring: Implement comprehensive logging of all activities
4. Notification: Notify relevant parties before conducting load tests
5. Updates: Keep all components and dependencies up to date
6. Audit Trail: Maintain detailed records of all operations
7. Documentation: Document all authorized testing scope and objectives

• Email: anonymous.matrixtm26.dev@gmail.com
• GitHub: @MatrixTM26
• Response Time: 48 hours maximum

Security researchers who responsibly report vulnerabilities may be credited as follows:

• In security advisories (with permission)
• In release notes (with permission)
• As contributors in the repository (upon request)

• Version: 1.0
• Last Updated: June 4, 2026
• Effective Date: June 4, 2026

Last Modified: June 4, 2026 Maintainer: @MatrixTM26