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IOC (Indicator of Compromise)

Definition

An Indicator of Compromise (IOC) is a digital artifact indicating a possible cyberattack. Examples: suspicious IP addresses, malware hashes, or anomalous network traffic.

IOCs are shared through Threat Intelligence platforms. In an MDR environment, IOCs are automatically blocked as soon as they are detected.

Related terms

Threat Hunting MDR (Managed Detection & Response) CVE