Monitor hash submissions from HTTP or Slack, validate input, query VirusTotal, derive a verdict, and notify with a structured JSON response.
The AI agent accepts file hashes via HTTP POST or Slack slash command and validates format (MD5, SHA1, SHA256). It queries VirusTotal for reputation data, computes a verdict (Malicious, Suspicious, Clean, Unknown), and formats results. Results are returned as a structured JSON response and posted to Slack with severity-based formatting for quick analyst action.
End-to-end actions from intake to alert.
Normalize input hash (lowercase and trim).
Validate hash format (MD5, SHA1, or SHA256).
Query VirusTotal for reputation data.
Analyze detection statistics to derive a verdict (Malicious, Suspicious, Clean, Unknown).
Post Slack alerts with severity-based formatting for all verdicts.
Return a structured JSON response to the requester.
Automates input handling, VT lookup, and verdict reporting to reduce manual triage and ensure consistent results.
A simple, three-step process.
Hash submissions arrive via HTTP POST or Slack, then are lowercased and trimmed.
Confirm the hash is MD5, SHA1, or SHA256 and reject invalid formats.
Fetch reputation data from VirusTotal, compute the verdict, post Slack alerts, and return a JSON response.
A realistic hash-check scenario from intake to action.
A SOC analyst submits a SHA256 hash via Slack using /hash-check. The AI agent normalizes and validates the hash, queries VirusTotal for reputation data, and returns a verdict within seconds. If the verdict is Malicious, a Slack alert is posted with severity formatting, and the requester receives a structured JSON response with hash details and VT stats.
Roles that gain faster, clearer hash verdicts.
Receives immediate, actionable verdicts for quick triage.
Validates hash reputations within automation pipelines and SIEM feeds.
Automates evidence collection and reporting for cases.
Correlates VT results with indicators of compromise.
Delivers consistent hash checks across client environments.
Embeds the agent into security checks and orchestration.
Tools involved and what the AI agent does inside them.
Queries hash reputation data and returns detections to compute verdict.
Posts formatted alerts and returns JSON payloads to Slack slash command.
Common scenarios where the AI agent adds value.
Practical answers to common concerns.
The AI agent validates MD5, SHA1, and SHA256 inputs. It normalizes whitespace and casing to ensure consistent lookups. If a hash does not match the supported formats, it returns an error in the JSON response and Slack message. For multi-hash requests, you can extend the workflow to loop over inputs, but the current variant handles one hash per invocation.
Verdict derives from VirusTotal detection data such as total detections, vendor consensus, and recent verdicts. The AI agent maps these signals to a defined set: Malicious, Suspicious, Clean, or Unknown. It uses deterministic thresholds to avoid ambiguous results. If data is insufficient, the verdict defaults to Unknown and triggers a neutral Slack notification.
The baseline design processes a single hash per invocation. It can be extended to batch process but requires orchestration changes. The Slack command and webhook would need to support multiple values and return aggregated results. This keeps responses predictable and simple.
If VirusTotal cannot be reached, the AI agent returns a structured JSON error and posts a Slack alert noting the outage. It may retry or fallback to a cached or partial result if data exists. Downstream systems can still parse the error payload to trigger alerting pipelines.
Slack messages use severity-based formatting (color and blocks) to highlight Malicious results. The message includes hash, VT verdict, detection counts, and a link to VirusTotal. Alerts are posted for all verdicts to ensure visibility, with Malicious attacks prominently marked.
The agent transmits data to VirusTotal over secured channels and stores minimal data locally. Access to API keys is restricted and rotated regularly. The JSON responses expose only necessary verdict data to requesting systems, reducing data leakage risk.
Configure VirusTotal API credentials and Slack app credentials in your automation platform. Use dedicated credentials stores and reference keys from the agent. Ensure scopes and permissions align with your security policy.
Monitor hash submissions from HTTP or Slack, validate input, query VirusTotal, derive a verdict, and notify with a structured JSON response.
