2bd426f6d6ce7583167e410047b9acd03bc8136e3d6617c5f0e38e210a9c98e1

The presence of SHA256 hash 2bd426f6d6ce7583167e410047b9acd03bc8136e3d6617c5f0e38e210a9c98e1 is a critical indicator of compromise (IOC) that warrants immediate attention. This hash, identified by AlienVault OTX feeds and linked to a Cowrie honeypot event observed in April 2025, suggests potential malicious activity associated with unauthorized access attempts and likely exploitation of vulnerabilities. The high score of 18.0 indicates a substantial threat level. Failure to address this IOC could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further malicious activity within the network. The observed association with honeypot data strongly suggests the possibility of attackers attempting to probe for and exploit known vulnerabilities, potentially aligning with reconnaissance or initial access phases of an attack campaign. This activity is concerning, especially if present in a production environment, as it signifies ongoing attempts to penetrate our security perimeter and gain unauthorized access.