URL Checker¶
This commands maps to Malicious URL Scanner API for IPQualityScore available [here](https://www.ipqualityscore.com/documentation/malicious-url-scanner-api/overview). This custom command can help in following use cases
Phishing URL Detection — Detect malicious URLs used for phishing campaigns and misleading advertising.
Malicious URL Scanning — Identify URLs used for malware and viruses with live threat intelligence feeds that detect zero-day phishing links and suspicious behavior.
Parked Domain Detection — Easily classify parked domains for sale.
Filter Email Spammer Domains — Sift through suspicious emails with detection for domains confirmed as sending email SPAM. Further validate SPAM with real-time email threat scoring.
Abusive Domains - Block emails from disposable email services and throwaway accounts. Pair with IP reputation checks for deeper insight.
Following fields will be added to the event if the API call is successful
Field |
Description |
Possible Values |
|---|---|---|
unsafe |
Is this domain suspected of being unsafe due to phishing, malware, spamming, or abusive behavior? View the confidence level by analyzing the “risk_score”. |
boolean |
domain |
Domain name of the final destination URL of the scanned link, after following all redirects. |
boolean |
ip_address |
The IP address corresponding to the server of the domain name. |
string |
server |
The server banner of the domain’s IP address. For example: “nginx/1.16.0”. Value will be “N/A” if unavailable. |
string |
content_type |
MIME type of URL’s content. For example “text/html; charset=UTF-8”. Value will be “N/A” if unavailable. |
string |
risk_score |
The IPQS risk score which estimates the confidence level for malicious URL detection. Risk Scores 85+ are high risk, while Risk Scores = 100 are confirmed as accurate. |
integer, 0 - 100 |
status_code |
HTTP Status Code of the URL’s response. This value should be “200” for a valid website. Value is “0” if URL is unreachable. |
integer |
page_size |
Total number of bytes to download the URL’s content. Value is “0” if URL is unreachable. |
integer |
domain_rank |
Estimated popularity rank of website globally. Value is “0” if the domain is unranked or has low traffic. |
integer |
dns_valid |
The domain of the URL has valid DNS records. |
boolean |
suspicious |
Is this URL suspected of being malicious or used for phishing or abuse? Use in conjunction with the “risk_score” as a confidence level. |
boolean |
phishing |
Is this URL associated with malicious phishing behavior? |
boolean |
malware |
Is this URL associated with malware or viruses? |
boolean |
parking |
Is the domain of this URL currently parked with a for sale notice? |
boolean |
spamming |
Is the domain of this URL associated with email SPAM or abusive email addresses? |
boolean |
message |
A generic status message, either success or some form of an error notice. |
string |
success |
Was the request successful? |
boolean |
errors |
Array of errors which occurred while attempting to process this request. |
array of strings |
adult |
Is this URL or domain hosting dating or adult content? |
boolean |
domain_age |
time since epoch when this domain was first registered |
json object |
Syntax¶
… | urlchecker field=<field_name> [strictness=<int>]
