Database - Malc0de.com

Websites registered or hijacked specifically to host harmful content.

As of 2025, malc0de appears to be maintained sporadically by its operator (alias "malc0de"). Without modernization — such as adding STIX/TAXII support, API rate limits, or historical querying — it risks obsolescence. However, its minimal design has proven resilient; it does not require user accounts, JavaScript, or complex authentication, making it usable in low-bandwidth or air-gapped analysis environments.

The is more than just a list of bad URLs; it is a decade-spanning archive of cybercriminal infrastructure. For SOC analysts on a budget, threat hunters seeking pattern recognition, and students learning the ropes of malware analysis, it remains an indispensable, free resource.

The malc0de.com database is a modest but dependable source of malware-hosting URLs. It is not a replacement for commercial threat intelligence or modern platforms like URLhaus, but it serves a distinct niche: a transparent, no-frills, machine-readable list with over a decade of historical data. For educators, students, and budget-conscious defenders, malc0de provides a valuable starting point for understanding real-time malicious URL tracking. Future contributions should focus on adding TLS support, integrating optional metadata fields, and maintaining archival integrity.