Preparing to work with ktl_lookup utility

You can download the ktl_lookup utility from ktl_lookup.py.

You can work with the ktl_lookup utility using its default parameters or change the default parameters if necessary.

To change the default parameters in the ktl_lookup utility:

1. Open the ktl_lookup.py file in a text editor.
2. Change any of the following parameters:
   • KTL_HOST—If you have to specify a different Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal host.

     By default, KTL_HOST = 'tip.kaspersky.com'.

   • PROXY—If you have to specify a proxy server.

     The format is as follows: (http|https)://<user name>:<password>@<host>:<port>

   • VERBOSE—If you want to enable the verbose option, specify VERBOSE = True. This option allows you to display detailed information.

     By default, VERBOSE = False.

   • PEM_FILE—If you have to specify a different name for your certificate in PEM format.

     By default, PEM_FILE = 'ktl_lookup.pem'.

3. Save changes in your text editor.
4. Set the environment variables:
   1. Execute the following command in the command prompt to set the active code page value to 65001 (UTF-8):

      chcp 65001

   2. Make sure that the environment variable PYTHONIOENCODING is set to UTF-8:

      Select Start → Control Panel → System → Advanced system settings → Environment Variables → System variables.

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