You might be new to URLscan and your employer is asking you to perform some threat hunting tasks on URLscan. Use these guides to get started.
Threat hunting is a proactive cybersecurity approach focused on the discovery of malicious activities within a network that have not been detected by automated security solutions. This process requires the use of both manual and machine-assisted techniques, as well as a deep understanding of the system being protected.
Tutorials and Guides
| Topics | Description |
|---|---|
| Hunting With URLscan: Part 1 | Get to know the basics |
| Hunting With URLscan: Part 2 | Filenames and Hashes |
| Hunting With URLscan: Part 3 | Search Operators |
| Hunting with URLscan: Part 4 | Query Builder |
Tools
Tips and Best Practices
Threat hunting with Urlscan.io can be a potent weapon in your cybersecurity arsenal. Here are some tips to get the most out of this tool:
- Make full use of search operators: Urlscan.io supports a number of powerful search operators that can help you find precisely what you’re looking for. Familiarize yourself with these operators to enhance your threat hunting capability.
- Stay updated: Cyber threats are constantly evolving, so it’s essential to stay updated with the latest threat intelligence. Incorporate findings from the cybersecurity community into your threat hunting practices.
- Understand the data: Urlscan.io provides a wealth of data, but it’s only as good as your ability to understand it. Take time to familiarize yourself with the types of data provided and how they can be used in threat hunting.
