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CTF and Bug Bounty Toolbox: Essential OSINT for Security Research
OSINTJan 10, 2026

CTF and Bug Bounty Toolbox: Essential OSINT for Security Research

Master the reconnaissance phase of CTFs and bug bounties with these essential OSINT tools. From IP investigation to domain intelligence, build the toolbox that helps you find what others miss.

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Threat Intelligence for Small Business: Enterprise Security on a Budget
SMB SecurityJan 9, 2026

Threat Intelligence for Small Business: Enterprise Security on a Budget

Small businesses face the same cyber threats as enterprises but with a fraction of the resources. Learn how affordable threat intelligence and smart security strategies can level the playing field.

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Cryptocurrency and Web3 Security Threats
Crypto & Web3Jan 8, 2026

Cryptocurrency and Web3 Security Threats

The Web3 ecosystem faces unique threats from wallet drainers to rug pulls. Learn how to identify malicious crypto domains, detect scams, and protect yourself and your users from blockchain-based fraud.

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Cloud Security Threats: Protecting Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
CloudJan 7, 2026

Cloud Security Threats: Protecting Multi-Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud environments face unique security challenges from misconfigurations to cryptomining attacks. Learn how to monitor cloud assets, detect threats, and protect your multi-cloud infrastructure with threat intelligence.

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Bot Detection and Account Takeover Prevention
Bot DetectionJan 6, 2026

Bot Detection and Account Takeover Prevention

Automated bots drive credential stuffing, account takeover, and fraud at massive scale. Learn how IP reputation and threat intelligence can identify and block malicious automation before it compromises your users.

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DNS Security and Threat Intelligence: Blocking Malware at the Resolver
MalwareJan 5, 2026

DNS Security and Threat Intelligence: Blocking Malware at the Resolver

DNS is the first line of defense against malware and phishing. Learn how protective DNS and threat intelligence blocklists can stop threats before they reach your network, with integration guides for Pi-hole, AdGuard, and enterprise DNS.

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Business Email Compromise: The Multi-Billion Dollar Threat
AI & MLJan 4, 2026

Business Email Compromise: The Multi-Billion Dollar Threat

BEC attacks cost organizations billions annually through sophisticated impersonation and social engineering. Learn how domain spoofing detection and threat intelligence can protect your organization from CEO fraud and invoice scams.

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Supply Chain Attack Detection: Lessons from SolarWinds to MOVEit
Supply ChainJan 3, 2026

Supply Chain Attack Detection: Lessons from SolarWinds to MOVEit

Supply chain attacks have become the weapon of choice for sophisticated threat actors. Learn how to detect compromised vendors, monitor third-party risk, and protect your organization before your suppliers become your vulnerability.

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AI-Powered Cyberattacks: How Threat Actors Use Machine Learning
AI & MLJan 2, 2026

AI-Powered Cyberattacks: How Threat Actors Use Machine Learning

Cybercriminals are weaponizing artificial intelligence to launch sophisticated attacks at unprecedented scale. Learn how AI-powered threats work and how threat intelligence can help you defend against them.

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Enhancing Zero Trust with Malicious IP and Domain Reputation Analysis
AI & MLDec 7, 2025

Enhancing Zero Trust with Malicious IP and Domain Reputation Analysis

Zero Trust security demands constant verification. Discover how integrating malicious IP and domain reputation checks strengthens your threat intelligence and prevents phishing.

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How to Detect Malicious Domains and IPs: A Reputation Guide
AI & MLDec 6, 2025

How to Detect Malicious Domains and IPs: A Reputation Guide

A practical guide on detecting malicious domains and IPs using reputation data. Learn to spot phishing threats and secure your applications with real-time threat intelligence.

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Proactive Threat Defense: Monitoring Malicious IP and Domain Reputation
AI & MLDec 5, 2025

Proactive Threat Defense: Monitoring Malicious IP and Domain Reputation

Shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity. Learn how monitoring malicious IP and domain reputation helps identifying threats early and stopping phishing attacks before they succeed.

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Why Checking Malicious Domain and IP Reputation is Critical for Threat Prevention
PhishingDec 4, 2025

Why Checking Malicious Domain and IP Reputation is Critical for Threat Prevention

Learn why monitoring domain and IP reputation is essential for cybersecurity. Discover how to detect malicious threats, prevent phishing attacks, and leverage threat intelligence to protect your infrastructure.

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Ransomware Detection and Prevention: A Comprehensive Defense Strategy
RansomwareOct 3, 2025

Ransomware Detection and Prevention: A Comprehensive Defense Strategy

Learn how to detect ransomware threats before they encrypt your data. Explore proven prevention techniques, early warning signs, and how threat intelligence can protect your organization from costly ransomware attacks.

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SSL Certificate Security: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Misconfigurations
SecurityOct 2, 2025

SSL Certificate Security: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Misconfigurations

SSL certificates are crucial for secure web communications, but misconfigurations and vulnerabilities can expose your users to serious risks. Learn how to identify, assess, and fix SSL certificate security issues before attackers exploit them.

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Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Detection, Response, and Threat Intelligence
VulnerabilitiesOct 1, 2025

Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Detection, Response, and Threat Intelligence

Zero-day vulnerabilities pose one of the greatest cybersecurity challenges. Learn how to detect exploitation attempts, respond effectively, and leverage threat intelligence to protect your organization from unknown threats.

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Building a Modern SOC with Threat Intelligence: A Practical Guide
SOCSep 15, 2025

Building a Modern SOC with Threat Intelligence: A Practical Guide

Learn how to build an effective Security Operations Center (SOC) powered by threat intelligence. Discover essential tools, processes, and best practices for detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats in real-time.

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API Integration for Threat Intelligence: Automate Your Security
APISep 13, 2025

API Integration for Threat Intelligence: Automate Your Security

Discover how integrating threat intelligence APIs can transform your security infrastructure. Learn best practices for automated threat detection, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration with your existing systems.

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Harnessing Public Sources for IP and Domain Maliciousness Detection
AI & MLDec 12, 2024

Harnessing Public Sources for IP and Domain Maliciousness Detection

Learn how public sources like IP sets and blocklists can enhance your cybersecurity defenses by providing actionable insights into IP and domain maliciousness. Discover how to integrate these resources into WAF solutions like Fortinet and Imperva.

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Detecting malicious domain names: a guide to safer browsing
AI & MLDec 12, 2024

Detecting malicious domain names: a guide to safer browsing

Explore the world of domain name maliciousness and learn how to identify, assess, and protect against harmful domains. Discover tools and techniques to safeguard your online presence.

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Understanding IP Maliciousness: A new way to protect your network.
ResearchDec 11, 2024

Understanding IP Maliciousness: A new way to protect your network.

Discover how assessing the potential maliciousness of an IP can safeguard your systems against cyber threats. Learn about the indicators, methods, and tools that help identify malicious IPs and take proactive measures.

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Understanding phishing and how to stay protected
PhishingDec 10, 2024

Understanding phishing and how to stay protected

Phishing is a growing cybersecurity threat that tricks individuals into providing sensitive information. Learn how to identify phishing attempts and implement strategies to stay safe online.

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Our blog features in-depth analysis from our threat research team. Each article is backed by real data from our analysis of millions of malicious domains, IPs, and URLs across the global threat landscape. Topics include ransomware campaigns, phishing techniques, malware distribution networks, and emerging threat trends. We publish actionable intelligence that security teams can immediately use to improve their defenses.

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