US Cyber Command

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- aid: us-cyber-command:cnmf-virustotal-malware-sharing
  name: CNMF Malware Sharing via VirusTotal
  tags:
  - Cybersecurity
  - Malware
  - Threat Intelligence
  - VirusTotal
  - Federal Government
  humanURL: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/user/CYBERCOM_Malware_Alert/comments
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  - url: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/user/CYBERCOM_Malware_Alert/comments
    type: Documentation
    title: CYBERCOM VirusTotal Malware Alert Feed
  - url: https://www.cybercom.mil/Media/News/News-Display/Article/1681533/new-cnmf-initiative-shares-malware-samples-with-cybersecurity-industry/
    type: GettingStarted
    title: CNMF Malware Sharing Initiative Announcement
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  description: The U.S. Cyber Command Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) shares unclassified malware samples on VirusTotal
    via the CYBERCOM_Malware_Alert account. This public threat intelligence sharing program posts malware samples attributed
    to state-sponsored threat actors from Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other adversaries. The program launched in November
    2018 to improve global cybersecurity by sharing samples with the security community. Follow @CNMF_VirusAlert on Twitter/X
    for alerts on new uploads.
- aid: us-cyber-command:uscybercom-news-media
  name: USCYBERCOM News and Advisories
  tags:
  - Cybersecurity
  - Federal Government
  - Military
  - Advisories
  humanURL: https://www.cybercom.mil/Media/News/
  properties:
  - url: https://www.cybercom.mil/Media/News/
    type: Documentation
    title: USCYBERCOM News and Press Releases
  - url: https://www.cybercom.mil/Portals/56/Documents/Cyber%20Command%20Problem%20Set%203rd%20Edition.pdf
    type: Documentation
    title: Cyber Command Challenge Problems Guidance
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    type: JSONSchema
    title: Cybersecurity Advisory Schema
  description: Public news releases, advisories, and operational announcements from U.S. Cyber Command. Includes joint cybersecurity
    advisories, malware disclosure announcements, defensive cyber operations public statements, and the Cyber Command Challenge
    Problems guidance for industry collaboration.
name: US Cyber Command
tags:
- Cybersecurity
- Federal Government
- Military
- Threat Intelligence
- Defense
type: Index
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access: 3rd-Party
created: '2024-12-25'
modified: '2026-05-03'
position: Consumer
description: US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) is a Unified Combatant Command of the United States Armed Forces responsible for
  directing, synchronizing, and coordinating cyberspace operations. It defends Department of Defense information networks
  and prepares to conduct full spectrum military cyberspace operations to ensure freedom of action in cyberspace and deny
  the same to adversaries. USCYBERCOM's Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) publicly shares unclassified malware samples attributed
  to state-sponsored threat actors via VirusTotal, contributing to the global cybersecurity community's threat intelligence
  capabilities. USCYBERCOM also collaborates with CISA, NSA, and allied nations on joint cybersecurity advisories and threat
  disclosures.
common:
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/USCYBERCOM
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-cyber-command
- type: Website
  url: https://www.cybercom.mil/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://www.cybercom.mil/Media/News/
  title: News and Advisories
- type: Contact
  url: https://www.cybercom.mil/About/Contact/
  title: Contact USCYBERCOM
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: CNMF Malware Sharing Program
    description: The Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) shares unclassified malware samples on VirusTotal (CYBERCOM_Malware_Alert)
      attributed to state-sponsored threat actors from Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other adversaries.
  - name: Joint Cybersecurity Advisories
    description: USCYBERCOM publishes joint cybersecurity advisories with CISA, NSA, FBI, and allied nation cybersecurity
      agencies on active threats and recommended mitigations.
  - name: Defensive Cyber Operations
    description: USCYBERCOM conducts defensive cyber operations to detect and respond to malicious cyber activity targeting
      U.S. and partner networks, sharing findings through public disclosures.
  - name: Cyber Command Challenge Problems
    description: Published guidance identifying high-priority cybersecurity challenge problems for industry, academia, and
      government collaboration to advance national cyber defense capabilities.
  - name: Hunt Forward Operations
    description: At partner nation invitation, USCYBERCOM deploys hunt forward teams to identify malicious cyber activity
      on allied networks, with findings sometimes shared publicly via VirusTotal.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Threat Intelligence Enrichment
    description: Security analysts and threat hunters use CNMF VirusTotal uploads to identify and analyze state-sponsored
      malware, updating detection rules and IOC databases.
  - name: Malware Analysis and Attribution
    description: Security researchers analyze USCYBERCOM-disclosed malware samples to understand adversary TTPs, develop detection
      signatures, and support attribution analysis.
  - name: Cybersecurity Advisory Tracking
    description: Organizations and security teams track USCYBERCOM joint advisories to understand active threats and implement
      recommended mitigations.
  - name: Defensive Tool Development
    description: Security tool developers use CNMF malware samples to test and improve detection capabilities, antivirus signatures,
      and threat hunting tools.
  - name: Government Threat Awareness
    description: Government agencies and critical infrastructure operators monitor USCYBERCOM disclosures for nation-state
      threat indicators relevant to their networks.
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  title: US Cyber Command Vocabulary
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  title: US Cyber Command JSON-LD Context
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: VirusTotal
    description: CNMF publishes malware samples to VirusTotal via the CYBERCOM_Malware_Alert account for public analysis and
      sharing.
  - name: CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
    description: USCYBERCOM collaborates with CISA on joint cybersecurity advisories, malware disclosures, and critical infrastructure
      defense.
  - name: NSA Cybersecurity Directorate
    description: USCYBERCOM and NSA coordinate on threat intelligence sharing and jointly author cybersecurity advisories
      on nation-state threats.
  - name: Five Eyes Alliance
    description: USCYBERCOM partners with UK NCSC, Canadian CCCS, Australian ACSC, and New Zealand NCSC for joint threat intelligence
      and advisory publications.
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com
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