Threat Hunter

Inspiration

About the Project

Inspiration

In today's digital age, threats such as phishing and malware are increasingly sophisticated, often hidden in seemingly benign digital content. Our inspiration for "Threat Hunter" came from the need to empower users with tools that make it easier to identify and avoid malicious content, particularly on widely used platforms like email and social media.

What We Learned

Through the development of "Threat Hunter," we gained valuable insights into web security and the intricacies of building user-friendly extensions. We delved into various aspects of threat detection, from scanning URLs and QR codes to evaluating HTTPS security and firewall configurations. Additionally, we learned the importance of designing intuitive user interfaces that clearly convey security information.

Building the Project

We built "Threat Hunter" using a combination of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js. Our approach involved:

• Developing the Core Functionality: We created algorithms to check URLs and QR codes for potential threats, using APIs and libraries to gather and analyze data.
• Designing the User Interface: We focused on crafting a user-friendly interface that presents security information clearly and interactively.
• Future Enhancements: Browser extensions for Gmail and Facebook to automatically scan and evaluate links and QR codes.

Challenges Faced

1. Integrating Multiple Scanning Tools: Combining various threat detection methods and ensuring compatibility between different tools posed significant challenges. We had to carefully manage dependencies and handle data from multiple sources.
2. User Interface Design: Designing a UI that is both functional and visually appealing required multiple iterations. Balancing comprehensive security information with ease of use was a key focus.
3. Handling False Positives: Ensuring that our threat detection algorithms minimized false positives while remaining effective was an ongoing challenge. We refined our scoring system to better differentiate between genuine threats and benign anomalies.

Overall, "Threat Hunter" represents our commitment to enhancing digital safety through innovative technology and user-centered design.

Built With

• axios
• css
• express.js
• html
• javascript
• node.js
• react