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Explore these free online cybersecurity services to scan threats, check exposures, and boost your digital security:
- VirusTotal (https://www.virustotal.com) – Scan files and URLs for malware.
- Have I Been Pwned (https://haveibeenpwned.com) – Check if your email or password was exposed in a breach.
- Shodan (https://www.shodan.io) – Search for vulnerable IoT devices and open ports.
- Censys (https://search.censys.io) – Discover exposed servers and certificates.
- URLScan (https://urlscan.io) – Analyze websites for malicious content.
- Hybrid Analysis (https://www.hybrid-analysis.com) – Sandbox malware analysis.
- Talos Intelligence (https://talosintelligence.com) – Threat intelligence and IP reputation checks.
- OpenVAS (http://www.openvas.org) – Open-source vulnerability scanner.
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You Should Know:
1. Scanning for Malware with VirusTotal via CLI
curl -X POST https://www.virustotal.com/vtapi/v2/file/scan -F 'apikey=YOUR_API_KEY' -F '[email protected]'
Check results:
curl -X GET 'https://www.virustotal.com/vtapi/v2/file/report?apikey=YOUR_API_KEY&resource=FILE_HASH'
2. Checking Breached Passwords
Use `curl` with Have I Been Pwned API:
curl -s "https://api.pwnedpasswords.com/range/$(echo -n 'password123' | sha1sum | cut -c1-5)" | grep $(echo -n 'password123' | sha1sum | cut -c6-40 | tr '[:lower:]' '[:upper:]')
3. Scanning Networks with Shodan
Install Shodan CLI:
pip install shodan shodan init YOUR_API_KEY
Search for exposed webcams:
shodan search 'webcamxp'
4. Running OpenVAS Vulnerability Scan
Start OpenVAS in Kali Linux:
sudo openvas-start
Authenticate and scan a target:
omp --username=admin --password=admin --xml="<create_task><name>Scan</name><target><hosts>192.168.1.1</hosts></target></create_task>"
5. Analyzing URLs with URLScan
Submit a URL for scanning:
curl -X POST "https://urlscan.io/api/v1/scan/" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"url":"https://example.com", "public": "on"}'
6. Sandboxing Malware with Hybrid Analysis
Upload a suspicious file via API:
curl -X POST "https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/api/v2/submit/file" -H "api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" -F "[email protected]"
What Undercode Say:
Cybersecurity tools are essential for threat detection, but automation via CLI enhances efficiency. Always:
- Monitor logs (
journalctl -xefor Linux, `Get-WinEvent` for Windows). - Check open ports (
netstat -tulnorss -tuln). - Scan for vulnerabilities (
nmap -sV -A TARGET_IP). - Analyze traffic (
tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap). - Harden systems (
sudo ufw enablefor firewalls).
For deeper security:
- Audit permissions (
find / -perm -4000 -type f 2>/dev/null). - Check cron jobs (
crontab -l). - Inspect kernel modules (
lsmod).
Expected Output:
Example: Shodan search results 200 OK 1. 45.33.12.10 - WebcamXP (HTTP) 2. 67.205.15.22 - Exposed Database (MongoDB) Example: Have I Been Pwned result password123 found in 3,456,789 breaches.
Stay vigilant with these tools and commands to secure your systems effectively. �🔒
References:
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