Define object sightings

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
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  • Define object sighting that describes that an object (malware, tool, threat actor, and so on) was seen.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_ti.admin

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Threat Intelligence > IoC Repository > Object Sightings.
    2. Click New.
    3. Complete the fields in the form as appropriate.
      FieldDescription
      Object Identifies the object. Search and select the object.
      Count The number of times the object was seen.
      First Seen The time that this object first seen performing malicious activities.
      Last Seen The time that this object was last seen performing malicious activities.
      Source Specifies the threat source from which this record is created.
      Description A description that provides more details and context about the object sighting, potentially including its purpose and its key characteristics.
      Source ID Unique identifier for this object in the threat source.
      Is Summary  
      Created Time in Source Specifies the time the object is created in the source.
      Modified Time in Source Specifies the time the object is modified in the source.
    4. Click Submit.

    What to do next

    Click any of the following related lists to view additional information about objects associated with the object sighting.
    Related Lists Description
    External References Lists external references which refer to non-STIX information. This property is used to provide one or more external object identifiers.
    Identities List of identities associated with this object.
    Observed Data Lists observed data associated with this object.