Browser-Based Threat Report: Apr 1
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of April 1st, 2024
ConcealBrowse is leveraged by teams across the world to combat weaponized URLs. The technology is constantly analyzing suspicious web artifacts to identify risks 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 April 1st, 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: 3938c63e8b782001c4b451b439634c1380b1e262d919e11ba7374862835d83e4
This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on March 28th, with the first security vendors seeing it in January. As of this writing, the page is currently flagged by six security vendors. ConcealBrowse intervened due to proximity and suspicious behavior.
Although this site is empty, the domain was likely generated as part of an operation to create mass amounts of websites for malicious purposes. The IP address currently hosting this page has been connected to cryptocurrency scams and media pirating. These types of sites carry high risk, and it is likely that this URL would be used to host similar activity in the future.
Conceal Recommends: Due to the nature of the activity on this page, it is recommended to block both the URL and IP address associated with this site.
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SHA-256: 7e4136ab6d7638efe12df05a4809d6661106dcdb5aca92244ebb9601ed557f48
This page was first detected by ConcealBrowse on April 1st, the same day other security vendors began reporting. It was originally flagged by 4 vendors, and now has 7 vendors reporting the page as malicious. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 50% risk assessment, citing possible phishing activity.
This website takes advantage of a recent cryptocurrency platform that filed bankruptcy. Although the deadline to withdraw funds from that platform has since passed, this website attempts to steal sensitive wallet information by pretending to be a funds recovery site. Victims will enter their email address, and then be prompted to connect a cryptocurrency wallet to receive their missing funds. Instead, their funds will be withdrawn and stolen with no way of recovery. While in an isolation session, keyboard input is not accepted, and users cannot enter personal information.
Conceal Recommends: This URL has since been removed, but it should still be blocked in case it becomes active again. ConcealBrowse’s live analysis is the best defense against these emerging threats.
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SHA-256: 79ce94970ae5d3a9c7dd00852b605109e6256e6582352eeaeacd2c7ec8e0625d
This page was first detected by ConcealBrowse on April 1st, with the first security vendors seeing it in late March. It was originally detected by 4 vendors, but now this URL is seen by 15 security vendors as malicious. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 40% risk assessment, citing suspicious behavior.
Online banking scams take the appearance of legitimate financial institutions for the purpose of stealing money or financial information from victims. This site also has evidence of being involved in a cryptocurrency scam, where victims are encouraged to invest money in a cryptocurrency for false promises about returns on investment. Although this website is not attempting to directly steal credentials, ConcealBrowse’s intervention allows users to take a second look at the legitimacy of the page they were going to visit.
Conceal Recommends: This domain should be blocked to protect users from potential fraud.
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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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