Browser-Based Threat Report: August 5
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of August 5th, 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 August 5th, 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: 34c13c0b542e374120dbc70fe3c8f7c984e98648263017d101661c1cd43b9c22
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 5th. It was first flagged by eight security vendors, and now twenty vendors have marked the URL as phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened on this page with a 25% risk assessment, protecting the user from this phishing attempt.
Phishing emails containing information about documents that need immediate attention are a popular method for malicious actors that are trying to obtain email credentials. This page uses a fake image at the back of the page to give the appearance that there is a document behind the requested login page. Additionally, this site uses obfuscated scripts that are designed to evade many popular security vendors. ConcealBrowse’s isolation allows users to view the website but not enter any information into the page, keeping credentials secure.
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SHA-256: 58bf2215b395dcac74c009aa98701854e43cbe54a1cd3a95fee6a647ca9910d4
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 2nd after having a negative reputation with security vendors. As of this writing, one security vendor has labelled this site as malicious. Because of suspicious elements, ConcealBrowse gave the site an 11% risk assessment and put the page into isolation.
Although this site appears to be a legitimate alternative search engine, there have been reports of it being involved in browser hijackers and PUPs. These types of software install themselves on the user’s computer without their knowledge or consent and proceed to change default settings. The user’s browser would be set to this page, redirecting them to unwanted sites and advertisements. These types of search engines often put the user’s privacy at risk as well. Multiple occurrences of this site appearing without the user directly going to it may be a sign of infection, and the device should be scanned.
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SHA-256: f33f5ad4e9ba065d80320df0f781da36d5f392f51cee3f871bb7982481d86193
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on July 31st after originally being detected by 14 security vendors. Currently, there are 16 vendors flagging this URL as phishing. Due to this information and other malicious indicators, ConcealBrowse intervened with a 21% risk assessment.
This page is impersonating a popular digital wallet used to store cryptocurrency. While there is no direct place for a victim to enter their credentials, this page likely used to include internal links that would lead users to other malicious webpages. Cryptocurrency is unique from other items of monetary value because it is decentralized and not traceable. A malicious actor with the right information could drain the victim’s funds without being caught or the possibility of the transactions being reversed. ConcealBrowse’s intervention helps users recognize the suspicious nature of these sites if other deceptive indicators are missed.
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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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