Data Sources & Collection
Comprehensive overview of all data sources we use to analyze websites including WHOIS databases, SSL certificate authorities, DNS records, and security threat intelligence feeds.
Primary Data Sources
We collect data from multiple authoritative sources to ensure comprehensive and accurate website analysis.
WHOIS Database
We query multiple WHOIS databases to gather domain registration details, ownership information, and registration history for comprehensive domain analysis.
SSL/TLS Certificates
Real-time SSL certificate validation and analysis from major certificate authorities to assess encryption strength and certificate validity.
DNS Records
Comprehensive DNS record analysis including A, AAAA, MX, TXT, and other record types to understand domain configuration and hosting infrastructure.
Website Content
Direct website content analysis including HTML structure, security headers, JavaScript behavior, and visual elements for comprehensive assessment.
Data Collection Process
1. Discovery
Website submitted for analysis via our platform or API
2. Data Collection
Parallel queries to all data sources for comprehensive information
3. AI Analysis
FlareAI™ processes all collected data for risk assessment
4. Score Generation
FlareScore™ calculated and results made available
Data Freshness & Updates
Questions About Our Data Sources?
We're committed to using only authoritative and reliable data sources. If you have questions about our data collection methods or want to suggest additional sources, we'd love to hear from you.