What is urlscan.io?
urlscan.io is a website scanner that analyzes URLs and websites to detect suspicious and malicious content. It provides a platform for querying historical scans and observing live scans as they occur. This tool is used by security teams and individuals who need to identify and analyze potential threats from web links. Security teams use urlscan.io for phishing detection, threat hunting, and brand protection. They can identify and analyze phishing sites, uncover malicious infrastructure, and detect brand abuse online. The platform also supports incident response by helping triage suspicious URLs quickly and offers API integrations for SOC automation.