In the evolving world of cybersecurity, raw data without context often leaves Security Operations Center (SOC) teams with more questions than answers. Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) can flood systems, but without understanding the story behind them, they rarely translate into meaningful action.

Threat intelligence bridges this gap, helping teams interpret attacker behaviors, tactics, and real-world campaigns. ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence (TI) Lookup offers SOC teams a powerful way to enrich IOCs with real-time insights derived from a global malware analysis community and a vast malware database used by over 15,000 teams worldwide.

Here are five practical ways TI Lookup helps SOC analysts connect IOCs to real-world threats:

  1. Leverage Mutexes for Initial Investigation
    While a mutex alone doesn’t confirm a threat, it serves as a starting point when data is limited. For example, a mutex tied to Nitrogen ransomware can be searched in TI Lookup to access sandbox analysis, offering fresh insights into this emerging threat and enriching EDR systems.
  2. Validate Domains Through Network Indicators
    Suspicious domains—like “eczamedikal.org”—can be investigated via TI Lookup to confirm malicious activity. The tool reveals connections to Lumma stealer infrastructure and uncovers related malware samples, offering a deeper look into ongoing campaigns.
  3. Trace Command Lines to Malware Behavior
    Unfamiliar command strings, such as PowerShell fragments, can reveal stealer activity. TI Lookup traces these commands back to malware like AsyncRat, showing the full attack chain and providing clarity on how the breach occurred.
  4. Check File Hashes to Identify Known Threats
    Hash-based searches (SHA256, SHA1, MD5) allow analysts to determine if a file is part of a malware campaign. A sample hash, for instance, may reveal ties to the Xworm remote access trojan, helping teams detect known malicious documents.
  5. Discover Related Samples with Filename Patterns
    Campaign-related files often share naming patterns. Using wildcards in TI Lookup enables teams to find files linked to campaigns like WannaCry. This expands IOC collections and helps refine detection rules.

Special Offer Until May 31

SOC teams can take advantage of a limited-time offer: ANY.RUN is doubling TI Lookup search quotas and offering extra Interactive Sandbox licenses. This means faster alert triaging, improved threat visibility, and more efficient incident response.

Conclusion

By enriching IOCs with threat context, TI Lookup empowers SOC teams to respond with clarity and speed. It’s not just about improving detection—it’s about aligning cybersecurity with real business priorities and responding to the threats that matter most.

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News Source: CyberSecurityNews.com