Metasploit Framework 3.0

The Metasploit Project released new Metasploit Framework 3.0 . The Metasploit Framework is a development platform for creating security tools and exploits. Version 3.0 contains 177 exploits 104 payloads 17 encoders and 3 nop modules. Additionally 30 auxiliary modules are included that perform a wide range of tasks including host discovery protocol fuzzing and denial of service testing. Metasploit organizers describe the framework as suited for use by IT administrators carrying out pen testing and patch installation verification, and product makers testing the security limitations of their technologies, along with its core audience of researchers.
You can download here:
http://framework-mirrors.metasploit.com/msf/download.html

This is an interview with founder of Metasploit, HD Moore about his Metasploit projects.
http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/439