Browser-Based Threat Report: July 22
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of July 22nd, 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 July 22nd, 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: 9ff15952c0179834f2750943411049b529b0e9a761b404f78547efc111f0b9b7
In the wake of the recent events involving Crowdstrike, many malicious actors have taken advantage of the outage and spun up domains that that pretend to be legitimate services offering solutions for affected devices. These websites have been discovered by security vendors to be distributing malware while claiming it is a fix, as well as extorting vulnerable users by claiming payment is necessary to repair their systems. The chaotic nature of the situation may cause normally wary users to act without caution, putting companies and their systems at risk.
Users affected by this outage should be using official channels to communicate with Crowdstrike support and be on the lookout for fraudulent sites that are trying to exploit the situation. ConcealBrowse is taking steps to block newly created domains that are impersonating Crowdstrike support, protecting clients from compromises.
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SHA-256: 71d3674f27cf54ce08e5bbe772ac48f6796deff2d0926ba695f9dcf6fe417f71
This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on July 19th after being seen by security vendors in June. It is currently flagged by 15 vendors for phishing and malicious behavior. ConcealBrowse successfully identified the brand impersonation and isolated the site with a 28% risk score.
Shopping sites can be a popular target for threat actors because of the payment information that is stored on the account. The victim’s credit card could be used for fraudulent purchases, potentially causing financial hardship. Additionally, this page uses a fake verification page before delivering the victim to the credential harvesting form. Verification pages are used to try to provide the victim with a sense of security and make the deceptive site appear more legitimate. ConcealBrowse’s intervention blocks keyboard input and helps users recognize these phishing sites more quickly, keeping their information safe.
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SHA-256: f9d6b5072a758c56d4cb5a01d5de5dc4c83099d3388355e737fba58146828fd4
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on July 17th, the day after other security vendors began reporting. It was initially reported by five vendors and is now currently flagged by eight for phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 16% risk score due to the suspicious nature of the page’s contents.
This page is looking to steal credentials for a university. Compromising the account of an employee or a student can allow the malicious actor to impersonate them, utilizing social engineering to gain further access into the system. University records often contain sensitive information, such as full names and social security numbers, that could also be exploited. ConcealBrowse blocks all keyboard input while in isolation. This prevents unsuspecting users from entering their credentials into suspicious sites.
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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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