Browser-Based Threat Report: October 28
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of October 28th, 2024
ConcealBrowse is leveraged by teams across the world to combat against weaponized URLs. The technology is constantly analyzing suspicious web artifacts to identify risk in the form of drive-by attacks, phishing portals, and other threats that materialize while browsing.
At Conceal, your digital safety is our utmost priority. Our weekly threat report for the week of October 28th, 2024, unveils critical insights into the ever-evolving landscape of online threats.
The following report highlights recently detected sites that were deemed suspicious:
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SHA-256: 1d5f907abde8abb0b410f0b291eb41c8a6ceeffe2c394e8d1cde160bb346f766
This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on October 23rd after being detected by 17 security vendors. Currently, there are 18 vendors flagging the page for phishing and malicious behavior. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 20% risk assessment, citing suspicious behavior.
Threat actors will often abuse legitimate website creation platforms to create and distribute phishing sites. These platforms often offer low-cost domains, allowing for malicious sites to be spun up quickly. If users are not paying attention to the domain name or other traits on the page itself, such as the banner at the top, it can be easy to be convinced that the site is legitimate. ConcealBrowse’s intervention helps users recognize phishing sites quickly and protects their credentials by blocking keyboard input on sites in isolation.
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SHA-256: aef13b33a166eb729c053638ce52bf5a6b1c9bfc6486fd2ec755a9cb752baabf
This is a phishing page for a popular messaging platform, likely to use the harvested credentials in social engineering attacks or scams. The threat actor will assume the identity of the victim on the compromised account and begin sending messages to users on the victim’s contact list. This method is often used to send out scams looking for money, or it can be used to compromise other accounts. ConcealBrowse’s intervention recognizes potential phishing sites and warns users before they proceed, keeping their credentials safe.
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SHA-256: 2a436b01fdcb4e866ce28510a43d9bf74ceac09313d19e12276d897c1ddf2332
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on October 25th, after being reported 15 security vendors. There are currently 16 vendors reporting this page for phishing and malicious behavior. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 22% risk score due to suspicious activity on the page.
Technical support scams are a popular way for malicious actors to steal money from victims by impersonating the customer service teams of popular companies. These sites are accompanied by alarming noises and pop-ups, and often force the victim’s browser into full screen. This makes the page appear more convincing and conveys a sense of urgency for the problem to be resolved. ConcealBrowse’s intervention prevents users from being forced into full screen, allowing them to recognize that the site is fraudulent before they continue.
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Valuable Outcomes
As this recent threat reports exemplify, ConcealBrowse offers comprehensive protection against many sophisticated cyber threats. Our advanced threat detection capabilities have successfully flagged and quarantined malicious web pages, preventing users from falling victim to various cyber-attacks. Conceal remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of online interactions, constantly refining our detection algorithms and threat identification protocols to ensure proactive protection against emerging cyber threats. By integrating cutting-edge technology and a robust security infrastructure, we empower users to confidently navigate the digital landscape, knowing that their online activities are shielded from potential harm.
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