Introducing Stryx Intel — Threat Intelligence for the Rest of Us
Today marks the launch of Stryx Intel — a global cyber threat intelligence platform engineered to democratize enterprise-grade threat visibility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and managed service providers (MSPs).
The Problem
Large corporations spend hundreds of thousands of dollars annually on complex CTI suites from vendors like Recorded Future, Mandiant, and VirusTotal. They have dedicated SOC teams working 24/7 to monitor alerts, analyze artifacts, and coordinate responses.
Most companies don’t have that luxury.
The reality for SMEs and MSPs:
- No budget for six-figure CTI contracts
- No headcount for a dedicated 24/7 SOC
- No time to manually investigate every alert
- High friction in existing tools — rigid annual contracts, complex onboarding, steep learning curves
Yet these same companies face the same threats. Phishing campaigns don’t discriminate by company size. Ransomware gangs target SMEs precisely because they know defenses are weaker.
Our Approach
Stryx Intel bridges this gap with three modular products that cover the full threat intelligence lifecycle:
1. BrandGuard — Phishing & Perimeter Protection
Daily automated scanning for typosquatting domains, email security misconfigurations (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), and exposed credentials. A free brand health check gives you an instant snapshot of your external threat surface.
2. Sandbox / API — Affordable VT Alternative
A drop-in replacement for VirusTotal’s v3 API. Same endpoints, same JSON responses — change one base URL and your existing scripts and SOAR playbooks work. Plus AI-generated behavioral summaries that cut through the noise.
3. Remediate — Micro-SOAR & Takedown Toolkit (Coming Soon)
The bridge between detection and action. Automated abuse report generation, multi-vendor firewall script creation, and step-by-step incident response playbooks for IT generalists.
Why Now?
The threat landscape is evolving faster than ever:
- AI-generated phishing makes traditional detection harder
- Lookalike domains can be registered in seconds
- Credential stuffing attacks exploit breaches from years ago
- SMEs are prime targets — 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses
We believe threat intelligence should be a utility, not a luxury. Every company deserves to know when their brand is being impersonated, when their credentials are exposed, or when a malicious file hits their network.
What’s Next
Over the coming weeks:
- BrandGuard MVP — working scanner with domain and email checks
- StrixYara — our open-source YARA analysis tool on GitHub
- API documentation — full VT v3 compatibility layer specs
- Early access for the first wave of beta users
Follow the blog for deep-dive technical content on malware campaigns, OSINT techniques, and the engineering behind the platform.
Welcome to Stryx Intel.