Browser-Based Threat Report: August 26
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of August 26th, 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 August 26th, 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: dd06e3e9ee2e19944227ae4893ddc07a9b0f4b5dd6dcb2ce4b5720f2b223537c
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 26th, a few days after security vendors began reporting it. It was initially detected by two vendors on August 17th, and now there are six vendors flagging the URL as malicious. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 16% risk score due to suspicious activity.
This is a fake verification site that attempts to get users to install malware onto their devices. If the victim follows the instructions provided on the screen, they will paste code into the command line that installs a stealer onto their devices. Stealer malware takes credentials, credit card numbers, and any other personal data that it can scrape from a machine. It may also encrypt documents, making them inaccessible to the victim. ConcealBrowse’s isolation does not allow for the command to be copied onto the user’s keyboard, keeping them safe from malware installation.
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SHA-256: 6487046c3e8b90926d7a1c11bce41c14d635649acdaaed55872b28cd31139f52
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 21st, a few days after security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by three vendors and is currently flagged by nineteen due to phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 19% risk assessment after identifying the potential phishing site.
Sharing documents is a popular method used by threat actors to gain access to a wide variety of email accounts. In this case, this phishing page gives multiple options for login. This both makes the page appear more convincing to the victim, as well as giving attackers multiple opportunities for credential theft. Email credentials can be used to infiltrate other accounts linked to the same victim, as well as execute spear phishing campaigns on members of the victim’s contact list.
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SHA-256: 4120812e1921237624e425846ed3c21244b0ace8e5f9dce8eb781c06bd8f54f3
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 22nd, the day after security vendors began reporting. It was initially only flagged by two vendors, but now there are 11 vendors reporting that this page is phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 22% risk assessment, citing suspicious activity.
This is a phishing page for a cellular service and internet provider. With those credentials, a threat actor can open new cellular lines and transfer existing numbers out of the victim’s name. This not only puts the victim in a financial hardship, as the new lines are charged to the card associated with their account, but also render the victim’s current phone useless.
ConcealBrowse blocks keyboard input while in isolation, preventing credential harvesting on
phishing 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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