Source Methodology
Sources & Research Methodology
The source hierarchy and bibliography underpinning every claim on this site. Social posts and underground screenshots never override primary technical research.
TIER 1
Original security-vendor research
Primary technical analysis from established vendors.
TIER 2
Malware analysis & threat-intelligence infrastructure
Sandbox, sample, and IOC platforms.
TIER 3
CERT / government / security advisories
Official advisories and alerts.
TIER 4
High-quality cybersecurity journalism
Reputable security journalism.
TIER 5
Independent researcher observations
Researcher posts and analysis.
Core Primary Research Bibliography
Citation policy
Every major technical claim carries a citation. Footnotes show publisher, article, date, URL, and accessed date. References are never hidden. See the Changelog for update history.
