Intelligence X

Intelligence X is a powerful search engine and data archive that goes beyond the surface web to explore the deeper layers of the internet, including the dark web, document-sharing platforms, and public data leaks. It's designed to uncover hidden information and connections that are not readily available through traditional search engines.  

What Intelligence X does:

• Searches with selectors: Unlike keyword-based searches, Intelligence X uses "selectors" which are specific search terms like email addresses, domains, URLs, IP addresses, Bitcoin addresses, and more. This allows for more precise and targeted searches.  

• Accesses diverse data sources: It scours the dark web, document sharing platforms, whois data, public data leaks, and other sources to find relevant information.  

• Maintains a historical archive: Intelligence X keeps a historical record of search results, similar to the Wayback Machine, allowing users to see how information has changed over time.  

Relevance to cybersecurity:

Intelligence X is a valuable tool for cybersecurity professionals and researchers for several reasons:

• Threat intelligence: It can be used to identify emerging threats, track malicious actors, and discover vulnerabilities that might be discussed or exploited on the dark web.  

• Cybercrime investigations: It can aid in investigating cybercrime by uncovering evidence, identifying suspects, and tracing the flow of illicit funds.  

• Data breach analysis: Intelligence X can help assess the impact of data breaches by identifying compromised data and tracking its distribution.

• Brand protection: Companies can use it to monitor for brand impersonation, counterfeiting, and other threats to their reputation.  

• Vulnerability research: It can be used to discover vulnerabilities that are being discussed or exploited in underground communities.

• OSINT gathering: Intelligence X is a powerful tool for gathering open-source intelligence (OSINT) for various security purposes.

Key features:

• Advanced search capabilities: The use of selectors allows for highly specific and targeted searches.  

• Deep web access: Provides access to information hidden on the dark web and other less accessible parts of the internet.  

• Historical data: The historical archive allows for tracking changes and trends over time.  

• API access: Intelligence X offers an API for integrating its search capabilities into other security tools and workflows.  

Intelligence X is a powerful tool for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and investigators. By providing access to a wealth of hidden information, it enables them to proactively identify threats, investigate cybercrime, and protect their organizations from harm.

ThreatNG and Intelligence X are both powerful tools that can significantly enhance an organization's cybersecurity posture, particularly when it comes to understanding and mitigating threats found in the deep and dark web. While they offer distinct functionalities, there's a significant overlap in their capabilities that creates a powerful synergy when used together.

ThreatNG:

• Focus: Proactive external attack surface management, digital risk protection, and security ratings.

• Strengths: Continuous monitoring, vulnerability discovery, threat intelligence, comprehensive risk assessment, and detailed investigation modules.

Intelligence X:

• Focus: Deep and dark web search engine and data archive.

• Strengths: Access to hidden information, historical data analysis, and targeted searches using selectors.

Overlapping Areas:

• Dark web intelligence: Both ThreatNG and Intelligence X provide access to dark web data. However, ThreatNG focuses on targeted crawling of specific areas relevant to the organization, while Intelligence X offers a broader index of the dark web. This overlap allows for cross-referencing and validation of information, ensuring a more complete understanding of the dark web landscape.

• Compromised credential monitoring: Both tools monitor for compromised credentials. ThreatNG actively scans the dark web and other sources for leaked credentials related to the organization. At the same time, Intelligence X allows users to search for their credentials within its extensive database of breaches. This overlap provides a more comprehensive view of potential credential compromises.

Where ThreatNG Provides More Context:

ThreatNG's investigation modules offer deeper context and analysis, particularly in the following areas:

• Online Sharing Exposure: ThreatNG's Online Sharing Exposure module scans code-sharing platforms like Pastebin and GitHub for sensitive information leaks. This complements Intelligence X's broader search capabilities by providing targeted insights into code repositories and online platforms where sensitive data might be inadvertently exposed.

• Sensitive Code Exposure: This module specifically analyzes code repositories for exposed credentials, API keys, and other sensitive information. This adds context to Intelligence X's findings by pinpointing the exact location and nature of the exposed data, allowing for rapid remediation.

• Domain Intelligence: ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module provides detailed information about an organization's domain names, including DNS records, subdomains, and certificates. This can be used to identify potential vulnerabilities and suspicious connections that might be further investigated using Intelligence X.

• Social Media: ThreatNG analyzes social media posts related to the organization, identifying potential threats, negative sentiment, and leaked information. This complements Intelligence X's capabilities by providing a more focused view of social media risks.

Examples:

• Investigating a data breach: ThreatNG detects unusual network activity and alerts on a potential data breach. Intelligence X confirms the breach by uncovering leaked data on the dark web. ThreatNG's Sensitive Code Exposure module then pinpoints the source of the leak within the organization's code repository, allowing for immediate action.

• Proactive vulnerability management: ThreatNG identifies a vulnerability in a critical system. Intelligence X reveals discussions about this vulnerability in a dark web forum. ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module helps assess the potential impact and prioritize patching efforts.

• Tracking threat actors: ThreatNG identifies a threat actor group targeting the industry. Intelligence X provides information about their TTPs. ThreatNG's Online Sharing Exposure module uncovers a post by this group on a code-sharing platform, revealing their latest tools and techniques.

By combining ThreatNG's targeted monitoring, comprehensive investigation modules, and proactive security approach with Intelligence X's deep and dark web intelligence, organizations can create a more robust and layered cybersecurity strategy. This integrated approach helps to identify and mitigate threats, gain deeper insights into the threat landscape, and protect critical assets from harm.