Threat Feed
A threat feed is a structured, continuously updated stream of IOCs and threat data from a single source or aggregator. Security tools ingest threat feeds to keep blocklists and detection rules current. Examples include Spamhaus DROP, abuse.ch URLhaus, and CISA KEV.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Threat Feed?
A threat feed is a structured, continuously updated stream of IOCs and threat data from a single source or aggregator. Security tools ingest threat feeds to keep blocklists and detection rules current. Examples include Spamhaus DROP, abuse.ch URLhaus, and CISA KEV.
How is Threat Feed related to IOC (Indicator of Compromise)?
Threat Feed and IOC (Indicator of Compromise) are both key concepts in threat intelligence. An Indicator of Compromise is a piece of forensic data — such as a malicious IP address, domain, URL, file hash, or email address — that signals a system has been compromised or attacked. Security teams use IOCs to detect, block, and investigate threats.