Browser-Based Threat Report: September 23
Browser-Based Threat Report
Week of September 23rd, 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 September 23rd, 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: 9c340f663ca7b84781a4d0e590da4e21c7a47708650da3f0fae902652fb9280f
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on September 17th, having been reported by other security vendors on the same day. While this site was only detected by one security vendor, its final URL was detected by 11. ConcealBrowse intervened on the end page with a 40% risk score due to suspicious behavior.
This is a phishing page that utilizes evasive techniques to avoid detection by security vendors. Many security vendors put URLs into automated environments to scan them for any malicious activity. In response to this, threat actors will create empty sites that only contain human verification widgets before allowing the user to be directed to the end page. These techniques also allow the phishing page to remain active for longer, potentially causing more users to fall victim to it. ConcealBrowse scans every URL, including redirects, to effectively protect users against phishing attempts.
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SHA-256: 23ae92e5c11c18f609ee25a0768496e131e57dea4ed3c70d943a8e1867918e58
This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on September 18th, the same day other security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by 15 vendors, and as of this writing there have been two additional vendors reporting this site for phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 27% risk score due to possible phishing and suspicious activity.
This phishing page is impersonating the support page for a social media platform. These sites serve as a step in a larger scam to gather money or credentials from potential victims. Threat actors will contact the victim after they have given their information to this site, giving them further instructions on how to allegedly regain access to their account. A compromised social media account, especially one of a prominent figure, can be used to phish other users with social engineering techniques. ConcealBrowse’s intervention helps users recognize the deceptive nature of fraudulent sites before they can proceed.
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SHA-256: bbb5001396fe967c549992db6e75554eb2caa25aa467c8a00c8cb5c641107ba3
This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on September 16th at the same time as other security vendors. It was initially flagged by 12 vendors, and now there are 15 vendors detecting this page as phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 25% risk score due to possible privacy violations and suspicious behavior.
This page is impersonating a login page for a popular bank. Messages about issues with transactions or bank accounts are often given immediate attention by users, which makes them vulnerable to potential threat actors impersonating banks. These threat actors utilize social engineering techniques, alongside convincing phishing pages, to harvest both the credentials of the bank account and any multifactor authentication codes associated with it. ConcealBrowse blocks keyboard input while in isolation to protect users against credential harvesting.
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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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