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We're thrilled to announce a revolutionary expansion to Hacker Sidekick's intelligence capabilities with three game-changing cybersecurity tools now available to all users. These integrations bring industry-standard threat intelligence, exploitation research, and risk scoring directly into your AI-powered workflow.

Introducing Your New Intelligence Arsenal

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Map threats to the industry-standard knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures used by real-world attackers.

  • Threat intelligence mapping
  • Defense gap identification
  • Incident response guidance
  • Security testing frameworks
  • Risk assessment prioritization

Exploit-DB Integration

Access the world's largest repository of public exploits, shellcode, and vulnerability proofs-of-concept for comprehensive security research.

  • Vulnerability exploitation research
  • Penetration testing resources
  • Threat intelligence analysis
  • Patch prioritization guidance
  • Security training materials

EPSS Scoring System

Get data-driven probability scores indicating the likelihood that vulnerabilities will be exploited in the wild within 30 days.

  • Smart vulnerability prioritization
  • Resource optimization
  • Risk-based patching decisions
  • Executive reporting metrics
  • Trend analysis capabilities

MITRE ATT&CK Framework Integration

Understanding how attackers operate is fundamental to effective defense. Our MITRE ATT&CK integration provides deep insights into adversary behavior patterns, transforming how you approach threat intelligence and security planning.

Core Capabilities

  • Threat Intelligence Mapping - Connect observed behaviors to known attack patterns
  • Defense Gap Analysis - Identify missing security controls in your environment
  • Detection Rule Generation - Create Sigma rules and detection logic for specific techniques
  • Red Team Planning - Design realistic attack scenarios based on real-world TTPs
  • Incident Correlation - Map security events to threat group methodologies

Real-World Applications

Security teams use MITRE ATT&CK integration for comprehensive threat understanding:

  • Threat Hunting - "What techniques might this malware use next?"
  • Security Architecture - "What controls defend against lateral movement?"
  • Incident Analysis - "How did this breach progress through our environment?"
  • Compliance Mapping - Link security controls to regulatory frameworks
  • Training Programs - Educate teams on adversary behaviors and defense strategies

Example Queries:

  • "Map the APT29 attack sequence to MITRE ATT&CK techniques"
  • "What defenses should I implement against credential dumping?"
  • "Generate detection rules for lateral movement activities"
  • "How do ransomware groups typically establish persistence?"
  • "Show me mitigations for privilege escalation on Windows"

Exploit-DB Research Integration

Access the world's largest repository of public exploits, shellcode, and vulnerability proofs-of-concept. Our Exploit-DB integration transforms vulnerability management from theoretical risk assessment to practical exploitation analysis.

Research Capabilities

  • Vulnerability Exploitation Research - Find available exploits for discovered vulnerabilities
  • Exploitation Difficulty Assessment - Understand attack complexity and prerequisites
  • Penetration Testing Resources - Access working exploit code for authorized testing
  • Threat Intelligence Analysis - Study real-world attack techniques and methods
  • Patch Prioritization - Make decisions based on public exploit availability

Professional Use Cases

Security professionals leverage Exploit-DB integration across multiple disciplines:

  • Vulnerability Management - "Are there public exploits for this CVE?"
  • Penetration Testing - "What exploits exist for this service version?"
  • Incident Response - "How might attackers exploit this vulnerability?"
  • Security Research - Study historical exploitation techniques and evolution
  • Risk Assessment - Evaluate likelihood of successful attacks

Example Queries:

  • "Are there public exploits available for CVE-2024-12345?"
  • "Search for WordPress privilege escalation exploits"
  • "Find Windows kernel exploits from the last 6 months"
  • "What's the exploitation complexity for Apache HTTP server vulnerabilities?"
  • "Show me remote code execution exploits for Linux systems"

EPSS Scoring Integration

Move beyond CVSS scores to probability-based vulnerability management. Our EPSS integration provides data-driven exploitation likelihood scores, focusing your security efforts where they matter most in the real world.

Intelligence Features

  • Exploitation Probability Scores - Get 0-100% likelihood scores for CVEs
  • Comparative Risk Analysis - Rank vulnerabilities by real-world threat level
  • Trending Threat Identification - Track vulnerabilities with increasing exploitation risk
  • Risk-Based Decision Making - Prioritize patches based on probability data
  • Executive Reporting - Communicate risk in business terms with percentiles

Strategic Applications

Security teams use EPSS scoring for intelligent resource allocation:

  • Patch Management - "Which vulnerabilities should we patch first?"
  • Risk Assessment - "What's the probability this CVE will be exploited?"
  • Security Planning - "Which threats pose the highest real-world risk?"
  • Compliance Demonstration - Show risk-based vulnerability management maturity
  • Threat Tracking - Monitor changes in exploitation probability over time

Example Queries:

  • "What's the EPSS score for Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228)?"
  • "Rank these CVEs by exploitation probability: CVE-2023-23397, CVE-2023-21554"
  • "Show me vulnerabilities with EPSS scores above 80%"
  • "How has the exploitation risk for PrintNightmare changed over time?"
  • "Compare EPSS scores for Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities"

Integrated Workflow Example

See how these tools work together to provide comprehensive threat intelligence:

Scenario: You've discovered a new vulnerability in your environment

Step 1 - EPSS Analysis: "What's the EPSS score for CVE-2023-12345?"
Result: 73.2% exploitation probability (95th percentile)

Step 2 - Exploit Research: "Search Exploit-DB for CVE-2023-12345"
Result: Multiple public exploits found, including remote code execution

Step 3 - Attack Mapping: "Map web application exploitation to MITRE ATT&CK"
Result: Attack path from Initial Access → Execution → Persistence with specific techniques

Outcome: Armed with exploitation probability, available exploits, and attack progression paths, you can make informed decisions about patch prioritization, temporary mitigations, and defensive improvements.

Who Benefits Most

Security Operations Centers can enhance threat hunting with ATT&CK mapping, prioritize vulnerabilities using EPSS scores, and understand exploitation timelines through Exploit-DB research.

Vulnerability Management Teams can move from CVSS-based patching to probability-driven risk management, understanding both exploitation likelihood and available attack tools.

Incident Response Teams can quickly map observed behaviors to known attack patterns, understand threat actor methodologies, and assess potential impact using real-world threat intelligence.

Penetration Testers can research available exploits, understand attack frameworks, and assess exploitation probability to design realistic security assessments.

Security Architects can design defenses based on real attack patterns, prioritize security controls, and demonstrate risk-based decision making to stakeholders.

Getting Started

These powerful intelligence tools are available immediately through your Hacker Sidekick dashboard:

Access: Simply start a new chat and use natural language to interact with any of the three tools. They integrate seamlessly with your existing Hacker Sidekick experience.

Tool Selection: Use the plus (+) menu in your chat interface to enable or disable specific intelligence tools based on your current research needs.

Learning: Ask Hacker Sidekick directly: "How do I use the new MITRE ATT&CK integration?" or "Show me examples of EPSS scoring queries" to get started quickly.

Transform Your Intelligence Workflows Today

These intelligence integrations represent a fundamental shift toward data-driven, probability-based cybersecurity decision making. Move beyond theoretical risk scores to understand real-world threats and their likelihood.

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The Future of Threat Intelligence

This intelligence expansion represents our vision for the future of cybersecurity: AI-powered analysis that combines multiple authoritative sources to provide actionable, risk-based insights. By integrating MITRE ATT&CK's attack frameworks, Exploit-DB's vulnerability research, and EPSS's probability scoring, we're enabling a new level of sophisticated threat analysis.

These tools work together to answer the critical questions that keep security professionals up at night: What are the most likely threats? How will attackers proceed? Which vulnerabilities pose the greatest real-world risk?

Ready to revolutionize your threat intelligence capabilities? Start using the intelligence tools now →