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TwistScan is a powerful cybersecurity tool that combines dnstwist’s domain permutation engine with urlscan.io’s scanning capabilities to detect phishing domains effectively. This Python-based solution enhances security workflows by providing comprehensive analysis of suspicious domains.
Key Features of TwistScan:
- Visual Confirmation: Screenshots for brand impersonation detection.
- HTML & Resource Analysis: Captures source code, loaded resources, and outbound connections.
- Domain Infrastructure Inspection: Examines DNS records, SSL certificates, and hosting details.
- Perceptual Hashing (pHash): Computes similarity between legitimate and malicious domains.
- Flexible Implementation: Offers both CLI and Streamlit-based GUI versions.
🔗 Reference: TwistScan on Medium
You Should Know: How to Use TwistScan for Phishing Detection
Installation & Setup
1. Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/author/twistscan.git && cd twistscan
2. Install Dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Basic Usage (CLI Version)
Scan a domain for phishing variations:
python twistscan.py -d example.com -o report.json
– -d: Target domain
– -o: Output report file
Advanced Scanning with URLScan.io Integration
python twistscan.py -d paypal.com --urlscan-api YOUR_API_KEY --screenshot
– --urlscan-api: URLScan.io API key for deeper analysis.
– --screenshot: Captures visual proof of phishing pages.
Analyzing Results
- Check `report.json` for:
- Domain Variations (typosquatting, homoglyphs).
- pHash Similarity Score (high score = likely phishing).
- HTTP Headers & Redirects (malicious patterns).
Streamlit GUI Version
Run the interactive dashboard:
streamlit run twistscan_app.py
– Upload a list of domains for batch analysis.
– Visualize phishing attempts in a browser.
What Undercode Say
TwistScan is a must-have tool for SOC analysts and threat hunters. By automating domain permutation and URL scanning, it drastically reduces investigation time.
Additional Useful Commands for Cybersecurity Analysts
- Linux:
whois suspicious.com Check domain registration dig +short suspicious.com A Verify DNS records curl -I https://suspicious.com Inspect HTTP headers
- Windows (PowerShell):
Resolve-DnsName -Name suspicious.com DNS lookup Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://suspicious.com" | Select-Object StatusCode Check website status
Prediction
As phishing attacks evolve, tools like TwistScan will integrate AI-driven anomaly detection to flag zero-day phishing domains automatically.
Expected Output:
A detailed JSON report containing domain permutations, screenshots, and threat indicators for further forensic analysis.
🔗 Download TwistScan: GitHub Repository (Replace with actual URL if available)
References:
Reported By: Patrick Bareiss – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
