Browser-Based Threat Report: May 13
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of May 13th, 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 May 13th, 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: 3a278c931ccefdc21db9a125ba7afe14198c7b18dac78b9e4f1d17786dc0f57e
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An example of one of the redirects
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on May 9th, the same day other security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by three vendors and is now flagged by two vendors for malicious behavior. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 21% risk assessment due to suspicious behavior.
This domain is part of a malicious advertising campaign. The link will redirect to several different sites, which may contain spam, malware, or other harmful material. A browser redirecting to this site without any input from the user may be indicative of a malware infection or a malicious browser extension. ConcealBrowse’s intervention helps alert users that these sites are malicious and encourages further action if their device is compromised.
Conceal Recommends: This domain should be blocked.
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SHA-256: a42d900f47e929c0d1de078512cd562ccd3afcf3dcdc36f36cc81fab04dbe35d
This page was detected by ConcealBrowse on May 9th, before other security vendors began reporting. This site is an emerging threat and is still not detected by any security vendors. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 32% risk assessment, citing proximity and potential phishing activity.
This is a phishing page that aims to steal email credentials and utilizes user verification features to evade website scanners. Before this page is displayed, the user is asked to verify their identity with a Captcha system. This prevents popular scanners and security vendors from viewing the site using automatic tools, keeping the page up longer and increasing the risk to users. While in an isolated session, keyboard input is blocked, and users cannot enter sensitive information.
Conceal Recommends: This URL should be blocked.
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SHA-256: 55ca0552691ca66b69febbf3c0abf0a4d407a3cbb3a51badc97ea346c56530b6
This page was detected by ConcealBrowse on May 10th, the same day other security vendors began reported. It was initially detected by seven vendors, and that number remains the same as of this writing. ConcealBrowse intervened with an 18% risk assessment, citing suspicious behavior.
This site offers free downloads of popular software that usually requires payment to access. Although these offers may be tempting, software obtained through illegitimate sources can carry significant risk for the end-user. They may come attached with malware that can compromise accounts or lock the device with ransomware. While in an isolated session, ConcealBrowse users cannot download or execute any files from the website.
Conceal Recommends: This domain should be blocked to prevent the accidental download of harmful software.
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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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