Browser-Based Threat Report: August 19
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of August 19th, 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 19th, 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: cae6fb6b833fca24bbb10325eb523aef1ba58c3c271da6a77dfea1ef02001145
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 14th. In the first week that this site was active, no security vendors were detecting it. Currently, there are six vendors that are flagging the page as phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 13% risk assessment after detecting suspicious behavior on the page.
While in an isolated environment, this page uses evasive techniques to delay detection by security vendors. However, when outside of Conceal’s isolation, the site shows a parcel delivery scam. A malicious actor pretends to be a shipping company, informing the victim that there was an error with their package, and they must pay fees to retrieve it. This is an attempt to gain the victim’s payment details, as well as personal information that they can later use to target the victim with more scams. ConcealBrowse’s intervention brings attention to these fraudulent pages, decreasing the chances of users being deceived.
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SHA-256: c16ad04b7aac78e6cba2f0539c8246293a95ea9301095694754d33e31d87c1a1
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 19th, the day after security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by five vendors, and now there are seventeen vendors marking the page as phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 21% risk assessment, citing suspicious activity.
Prior to its removal, this site was hosting a phishing page for a messaging platform. Often, malicious actors will use previously compromised accounts to send scams and phishing attempts to others on the victim’s contact list. An unknowing user is more likely to trust someone that they know, allowing the chain of attack to continue. While in an isolated session, users are unable to enter in credentials or other personal information, keeping their accounts protected from phishing attacks.
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SHA-256: 5a76fd75cea5a983aa9e23e4dd4247477f611a6df4d0ac469b9bbb0360007eeb
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 19th, after first being detected by security vendors earlier this month. It was first flagged by five vendors, and now there are 18 vendors reporting this page for phishing and malicious behavior. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 20% risk score due to the poor reputation of the site and unsecure connection.
This is a shopping scam, impersonating a popular online store. Shopping scams carry the risk of not receiving any product or receiving a counterfeit version that does not match the description seen online. Additionally, this site only accepts cryptocurrency as payment.
Cryptocurrency allows for transactions that cannot be traced or refunded, leaving the victim with no way to recover their money if the products are fraudulent. ConcealBrowse’s intervention allows users to view the site without being able to enter any information. This protects them and their personal information from deceptive sites.
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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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