You can interact with the malc0de database using two primary methods: the web interface and the API/RSS feeds.
Only verified, live threats are added to the malc0de database. This "confirmed active" flag is the most critical feature for security teams. If malc0de flags a domain as online, you can almost guarantee that an unpatched browser will be infected within seconds of visiting it. malc0de database
This was a more detailed dataset containing specific URLs where malware samples were hosted. You can interact with the malc0de database using
Offers multiple output formats: plain domains, full URLs, and even a simple CSV. Automation-friendly. If malc0de flags a domain as online, you
The distinctive "c0de" spelling (using a zero instead of an 'o') is a nod to "leet speak" (Leetspeak), a subculture language popular among early hackers and programmers. This branding stuck, making "malc0de" instantly recognizable in underground forums and security circles.
The Malc0de Database is a long-running, community-driven repository that aggregates and indexes URLs, IPs, and samples associated with malicious software (malware), drive-by downloads, phishing pages, and other web-based threats. It was widely referenced by security analysts, incident responders, and researchers for historical lookup of malicious domains and campaigns. The database collected indicators of compromise (IOCs) such as malicious URLs, download links, and associated metadata (timestamps, referrers, payload hashes) to help detect and analyze web-borne threats.
The database typically includes the following metadata for each reported entry [5.1]: The specific URL or host identified as malicious.