Browser-Based Threat Report: October 7
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of October 7th, 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 7th, 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: 21950b0234aa517ca5585d3085deaf93ffcc7838e583c979469364f76cdae476
This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on October 1st, a few days after security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by 11 vendors, and now has 23 vendors reporting it as phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 35% risk assessment, due to identifying the brand impersonation and potential privacy violations.
This is a phishing page that utilizes a verification system to attempt to bypass security vendors. By making the user enter in the solution to the equation on the screen, the site is preventing automated scanners from seeing the credential harvesting attempts. This can allow the site to stay up for longer, granting more opportunities for malicious actors to steal credentials. ConcealBrowse’s intervention prevents keyboard input while in isolation, preventing users from passing the fraudulent verification system.
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SHA-256: 3ff7dd0101fc8dec0ac832cc2a2dd85d25b383cc14192aefcaeac0cc1b046c01f
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on October 1st, the same day other security vendors began reporting. While the initial site was not detected by any security vendors, the URL linked on the form was detected by 8 vendors for malicious activity. ConcealBrowse intervened on the linked URL with an 11% risk score.
Malicious actors will sometimes use legitimate sites to distribute malicious content, such as forms or document sharing platforms. These sites are less likely to be blocked by traditional security tools and appear trustworthy to unsuspecting users. The link inside the form leads to a cryptocurrency phishing page, potentially resulting in great financial losses for the victims. ConcealBrowse scans every URL visited to intervene on dangerous sites regardless of origin to keep users protected.
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SHA-256: 86e9defa236fc1e878fda41c50354b8729c4efc17971ef2ece7f0275bcaf187e
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on October 7th, a few weeks after security vendors began reporting. It was initially only detected by one vendor, but currently there are 15 vendors reporting this page as phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 37% risk score after detecting the suspected phishing attempt.
This phishing page is looking to steal email credentials, most likely those tied to a professional organization. Compromised email accounts in organizations often lead to the loss of sensitive data, as well as further phishing campaigns against members of the same organization. Depending on the level of privilege the compromised user had, threat actors can also use their credentials to cause significant damage to systems in the form of malware installations. While in isolation, ConcealBrowse blocks keyboard input to stop phishing attempts from being successful.
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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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