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The IOC Lifecycle: Aging, Expiration, and Why Old Indicators Hurt You
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The article argues that simply collecting Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) is insufficient; they become stale and generate false positives, leading to wasted analyst time and reduced alert reliability. The key is to treat indicators as perishable, with a defined lifespan and a process for archiving and retro-hunting.
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