How I built a Real-Time Threat Analysis App

Building an app that can save your life one day.

Alex Maher
4 min readJun 5, 2024

If you’ve been following my blog, you know I usually dive deep into C# and other tech-related topics. But today, I’m taking a slight detour.

In these uncertain times, where the lines between digital and physical worlds blur more than ever, I felt it was important to touch on a topic that’s crucial for all of us: survival.

I know this isn’t my usual content, but securing our digital lives can be just as vital as the code we write. Your feedback is invaluable, so please leave a comment below and let me know what you think about this pivot.

Your insights and opinions are what make this community great.

Let’s dive in!

Building a Real-Time Threat Analysis App

I knew I could use my skills to create something that would provide real-time updates on potential threats.

This led me to build a robust system using Python, integrating various tools and services to scrape news, analyze data, and send alerts.

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Alex Maher

.NET C# dev with 10+ yrs exp, self-taught & passionate web developer. Sharing tips & experiences in C# and web dev.