Threat Intelligence Blog
Research, insights, and updates from the isMalicious team.
Session Token Theft: Why Infostealers Bypass MFA and How Defenders Respond
Infostealers increasingly target browser cookies, session tokens, and refresh tokens. Learn why MFA is not enough, what token theft looks like, and how to detect replay.
File Hash Analysis for Malware Detection: SHA-256, Reputation, and Threat Intel Workflows
Learn how cryptographic file hashes power malware identification, why SHA-256 dominates security tooling, and how to combine hash lookups with broader threat intelligence for fewer false positives.
File Hash Analysis: MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 for Malware Detection and Threat Hunting
A practical guide to file hashes in cybersecurity—how MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 work, why they matter for malware detection, incident response, and threat hunting, and how to use hash lookups to enrich indicators of compromise.
Polymorphic Malware: The Shapeshifting Code
Traditional antivirus relies on signatures, but polymorphic malware changes its code every time it replicates. Discover how this shapeshifting threat evades detection.
Command & Control Infrastructure: Detecting C2 Traffic Before It Is Too Late
Once malware establishes a C2 channel, attackers have a persistent foothold in your environment. Understand how C2 infrastructure is built, how beacons evade detection, and how to identify malicious outbound connections using threat intelligence.
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Malware Trends: The OT/IT Convergence Risk
Operational Technology (OT) environments are under siege. We analyze the latest ICS-specific malware strains targeting PLCs and SCADA systems, and offer defense strategies for critical infrastructure.
Infostealer Malware: How Credentials End Up on the Dark Web
Infostealers harvest credentials and sensitive data from infected systems, fueling a massive underground economy. Learn how these threats operate, how to detect them, and how to protect your organization from credential theft.
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.
Expert Threat Intelligence Analysis
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.
Practical Security Guidance
Beyond threat analysis, we share practical guidance for security practitioners. Our tutorials cover API integration, SIEM configuration, threat hunting techniques, and building effective threat intelligence programs. Whether you're a SOC analyst, security engineer, or CISO, you'll find content tailored to your role and experience level.
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