Browser-Based Threat Report: Mar 11
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of March 11th, 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 March 11th, 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: 3e841f83b88640e0c1204d3e641bbed37ee9db4f371d3fc6aef2e94c3ff2b96d
browser-based threat report: crypto-mining software
This URL was first detected by ConcealBrowse on March 5th, the same day other security vendors started to report it. So far, one security vendor has flagged this page as malicious. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 30% risk assessment, citing proximity.
This page has a history of hosting crypto-mining software and delivering it to unsuspecting visitors. Crypto-miners, designed to utilize computer resources to generate digital currency, can negatively affect machines by causing performance issues and leaving the device open to security risks. Kryptex has been labeled by multiple vendors as adware, malware, and riskware, further highlighting the potential harm that may come from downloading it onto a computer.
Conceal Recommends: Consider adopting a company policy that bans crypto – mining software from company devices. ConcealBrowse’s intervention prevents the download of software while a website is in isolation.
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SHA-256: 0e2468bd48b92807f48c97fe522e7a2ce7042af34af477c23df56232e5ac0f26
screenshot of similar page
This URL was first detected by ConcealBrowse on March 5th, before other security vendors began reporting on it. As of today, one other security vendor has marked this URL as containing malware. ConcealBrowse successfully intervened with a 44% risk assessment, citing proximity and malware.
Although the page that this URL leads to is now blank, the IP address leads to multiple campaigns for distributing the Turbo Ad Blocker adware. This malicious software pretends to be an ad blocker to convince the user to download it. Once installed, it hijacks browsers, forcing users to go to unwanted sites and causing multiple pop-ups to occur. This can lead the user exposed to further security risks, as the sites and pop-ups are frequently spam or malicious.
Conceal Recommends: This URL and IP address should be blocked. Consider implementing company policies that prevent the installation of untrusted software onto company machines.
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SHA-256: c3dbf274ea6a668c1c382aae1159ad7ac21b11bbc00f5d6a7ac5396e6a181103
webpage phishing for Outlook credentials
This URL was first detected by ConcealBrowse on March 5th. It was detected by fourteen vendors last November, and that same number continue to report it to date. ConcealBrowse assessed the page and intervened with a 28% risk assessment, citing suspicious activity.
This webpage is a phish for Outlook credentials. Email credentials continue to be highly sought after, due to their potential for access into other accounts that belong to that same user. Two-factor authentications that only require a verification email can become easily compromised, and email messages are the most common way to reset a forgotten password. Outlook’s popularity in the workforce may also lead to the theft of sensitive or confidential information using social engineering.
Conceal Recommends: This URL and IP address should be blocked. Consider utilizing a third-party 2FA application, instead of email messages, to prevent multiple account compromises.
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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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