Browser-Based Threat Report: Mar 25
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of March 25th, 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 25th, 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: c4f2c31be3ba1f4db34917280d4bab568e3ce0750ba5f48f99ad5bccaa20613e
This URL was detected by ConcealBrowse on March 21st. One security vendor originally reported it in November of 2023, with 4 vendors reporting on it today. ConcealBrowse assigned the page a 14% risk assessment, citing suspicious behavior.
This page has been flagged by other security vendors as potentially hosting malware. Malware is most typically introduced to the victim via a Trojan, or a program that is designed to appear benign but holds malicious intent. In the cases of malicious adblockers, they usually cause more advertisements to appear, and could potentially track the victim’s browsing habits to be used for spam and further advertising campaigns. While there isn’t necessarily a risk to the victim’s accounts, it can cause a nuisance and is undesirable on company machines.
Conceal Recommends: Consider implementing company policies that prohibit the download of unauthorized software or extensions on company equipment. While in isolation, ConcealBrowse stops the download of any software hosted on the page.
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SHA-256: 5b13fb5957b84ef7bb9d0b6cd509c947ff6a37d67efdac2b896ddd3b908aad10
This page was first detected by ConcealBrowse on March 25th, the same day that other security vendors began reporting. Only one vendor is reporting on this emerging threat. ConcealBrowse successfully intervened with a 51% risk score, citing proximity, phishing, and suspicious behavior.
Phishing pages from recognized brands, such as Microsoft, are becoming harder for the average user to detect. This page is seeking out specific email addresses and verifies that the input is correct before proceeding. This makes the page appear more legitimate and trustworthy to the victim. Because the site is in an isolated session, ConcealBrowse will still prevent any data from being entered by the user, keeping credentials secured.
Conceal Recommends: This URL should be blocked. ConcealBrowse’s live analysis is the best way to protect users against emerging threats such as this site.
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SHA-256: 6f3527a21e904833824ac3327ecfe302be5b30f8f82f57746c039d32a7d576a0
This URL was first detected by ConcealBrowse on March 25th, the same day that other security vendors began reporting it. It was initially detected by 11 vendors, and now 13 for phishing and malicious behavior. ConcealBrowse successfully intervened with a 28% risk score, citing suspicious activity, phishing, and malware.
Browser notification scams aim to trick the user into believing that they are solving a security puzzle, such as a Captcha, to proceed to their website. In reality, they are enabling browser notifications which will fill their machine with unwanted pop-ups and advertisements. These pop-ups can direct users to malicious pages and persist even if the original page that started the attack is closed.
Conceal Recommends: This URL should be blocked. ConcealBrowse’s intervention on this page would stop notifications from being pushed to the user’s actual browser.
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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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