# Quickstart
### What is Whiteintel **WhiteIntel** is an advanced cyber threat intelligence platform designed to help organizations identify and respond to data exposures across the dark web, infostealer malware networks, and publicly accessible sources.\ Originally built as a specialized search engine for stealer-based credential leaks, Whiteintel has evolved into a comprehensive monitoring solution that offers multiple layers of protection. WhiteIntel continuously monitors: * **Infostealer malware logs** for exposed credentials, device data, and sensitive account information * **Dark web ecosystems** (forums, TOR sites, marketplaces, paste sources) for brand or keyword mentions * **Newly registered domain names** to detect look-alike domains targeting your organization * **Public GitHub repositories** for exposed secrets and code-based credential leaks With unified search, automated alerting, and powerful API access, WhiteIntel enables organizations to quickly detect credential theft, brand impersonation attempts, and sensitive data exposures—providing actionable intelligence to reduce risk and strengthen overall security posture. ### Primary Use Case of White Intel WhiteIntel enables organizations to identify and respond to **high-risk credential exposures** that threat actors commonly leverage in ransomware operations, fraud campaigns, supply-chain attacks, and account-takeover attempts.\ By providing real-time visibility into data leaked through information-stealer malware, dark web activity, and public code repositories, WhiteIntel helps security teams detect compromised accounts before they are weaponized.\ Because infostealer malware affects every sector—from finance and healthcare to technology and critical infrastructure—Whiteintel delivers essential intelligence for any organization that depends on digital systems and online services. ### Target Audience of Whiteintel Although WhiteIntel provides value across a broad range of users, it is particularly impactful for: * **Security Operations Centers (SOC)** * **Threat intelligence teams** * **Cybersecurity companies and MSSPs** * **Incident response and DFIR practitioners** * **Red teams, penetration testers, and offensive security professionals** * **High-risk individuals or executives requiring enhanced digital protection** Whether for defensive monitoring, proactive threat hunting, or offensive security research, WhiteIntel equips users with the intelligence needed to identify exposure, reduce attack surface, and strengthen overall security posture. ### **How to Try** White Intel offers a free search feature that allows you to check if a domain has been compromised in information stealer-related breaches. Simply visit [whiteintel.io](https://whiteintel.io) to try it out instantly. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://knowledge.whiteintel.io/getting-started/quickstart.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.