Browser-Based Threat Report: September 2
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of September 2nd, 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 September 2nd, 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: 8373147600795a9f8b219964e64e1306ff3d48dbd8706ad6e040ef0a49cf3df6
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 28th, the day after security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by thirteen vendors and is now flagged by eighteen for phishing and malicious activity. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 28% risk after detecting the suspected phishing site.
Sites like these utilize social engineering to carry out long-term scams. A victim may initially receive an email or text message that their account was suspended, asking them to continue to this fraudulent site to file a support ticket. Malicious actors will then contact the victim over the phone, asking them to send money or hand over account credentials. ConcealBrowse’s intervention helps users recognize deceptive sites before they proceed, alerting them of potential scams.
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SHA-256: 59137594e6346d4d22e04e884b167f871275897b48d63c0f9913b26ba3f0efc4
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 29th, after first being seen by security vendors on the 18th. It was initially detected by 17 vendors, and as of this writing the site is detected by 23 vendors. ConcealBrowse intervened on this phishing page with a 54% risk assessment after successfully identifying the brand impersonation.
This is a phishing page for an online storefront for games, allowing users to store purchases in a library that can be accessed from any device. The URL for this page is very similar to the actual URL of the page that it is impersonating, making it more difficult for users to recognize its fraudulent nature right away. A malicious actor with access to a victim’s credentials has access to their entire game library, potentially costing the victim a significant amount of money if they are unable to restore their account. ConcealBrowse blocks all keyboard input while in isolation, keeping credentials protected from phishing sites.
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SHA-256: c603fedc49d19de80ee44e1c666a6b7c31fabbff686a91392184b2250cb7eb30
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 28th after being flagged by security vendors earlier last month. Currently, one vendor is flagging the page as containing malware. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 10% risk assessment due to suspicious behavior.
The domain tied to this page has been associated with adware infections. Devices that are infected with the adware will display this site in pop-ups, leading unsuspecting users to suspicious downloads. These downloads may contain more harmful software, such as browser hijackers. ConcealBrowse’s intervention will block downloads on sites while in isolation, keeping users safe from further infection. However, seeing this domain appear frequently in the Conceal dashboard could be an indicator of an existing infection, and should be investigated further.
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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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