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ThreatNews

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MCP server for threat information collection. It can be used to collect threat intelligence data and optionally create a Neo4j knowledge graph.

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What is ThreatNews?

ThreatNews is an MCP (Modular Content Platform) server designed for collecting threat intelligence information. It provides a tool to gather threat data and can be configured to create a Neo4j knowledge graph from the collected information.

How to use ThreatNews?

To use ThreatNews, configure the collect_threat_info tool with the desired date range for data collection. Add the 'Threat_news' MCP server configuration to your mcp.json file, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables. Optionally, configure the 'neo4j' server to create a knowledge graph.

Key features of ThreatNews

  • Threat data collection

  • Configurable date range

  • Neo4j knowledge graph integration

  • MCP server

  • Command-line interface

Use cases of ThreatNews

  • Threat intelligence gathering

  • Security monitoring

  • Vulnerability analysis

  • Cybersecurity research

FAQ from ThreatNews

What is the purpose of the API_KEY environment variable?

The purpose of the API_KEY environment variable is not specified in the provided documentation. It likely serves as an authentication or authorization key for accessing external threat intelligence sources.

What is MCP?

Based on the context, MCP likely stands for Modular Content Platform, a system or framework for managing and processing content modules or servers.

What is Neo4j?

Neo4j is a graph database management system, used here to create a knowledge graph from the collected threat intelligence data.

How do I configure the Neo4j server?

Configure the 'neo4j' section in your mcp.json with the correct NEO4J_URI, NEO4J_USERNAME, and NEO4J_PASSWORD to connect to your Neo4j instance.

What are the dependencies for running ThreatNews?

Based on the configuration, dependencies include 'uv' (likely a Python virtual environment manager) and potentially '@alanse/mcp-neo4j-server' if using the Neo4j integration.