Ben is using a tool that is tailored to send unforeseen data to a web application under test. The application is operating in a test environment and set up to record events and modifications. What category of tool is Ben employing?

Fuzzers are software tools that transmit unexpected and abnormal data to applications to assess their response. In this scenario, Ben is utilizing a fuzzer. Web proxies are commonly used in application testing since they enable modification of data transmitted between the browser and the application. Although SQL injection may be carried out through a web proxy, a dedicated SQL injection proxy is not a distinct type of tool. Lastly, a static code review tool is used for reviewing source code and can range from a basic Notepad application to a fully integrated development environment (IDE).