Urlscan.io is a sandbox tool that analyzes websites by simulating a regular user visit. It records the network activity, DOM content, and takes a visual screenshot of the page.
Capturing a complete visual and textual snapshot is difficult for standard scrapers. zone-h alternative
: For those interested in the technical side rather than just the "bragging rights," tools like SecurityTrails or Shodan offer a more professional alternative. They allow you to track historical DNS changes and open vulnerabilities on websites that might lead to a defacement. Why the Shift? Urlscan
While primarily a downtime monitor, Uptime.com can be configured to detect defacement. By setting keyword checks or content verification strings, you can ensure that specific text (like your copyright footer or logo alt text) remains present. If the keyword vanishes, it indicates a potential defacement or content takeover. : For those interested in the technical side
: Edit the submission script (available in Python or PHP) to include: : Your display name. : Your group or team name. : The motive for the defacement. : Run the script to push your list to the Defacer API: python3 defacerid.py urls.txt php defacerid.php urls.txt Defacer ID 3. Filtering Results Like Zone-H, DefacerID allows filtering by to view specific statistics and historical data. for DefacerID or how to search for high-profile targets in their special archive? Bulk Submission Tool: DefacerID
For advanced users who want complete control, these open‑source projects are worth exploring.
Are you tracking defacements for , brand monitoring , or competitor analysis ? Do you require API access for automated data ingestion?