Browser-Based Threat Report: November 4

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Browser-Based Threat Report

Week of November 4th, 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 November 4th, 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: 3cc1badaf474652682b537310b01a6934dcf7c3a52352746a9e492558007b950

This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on October 29th, the day after security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by 12 vendors, and there are currently 21 vendors
reporting this page for phishing and malicious activity. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 31% risk assessment, citing poor site reputation and suspicious behavior.

This site is impersonating the postal service as part of a parcel delivery scam. This scam operates by sending a message to a potential victim, explaining that an attempted delivery
failed due to an incorrect address. If the victim clicks on the link and proceeds past the screen pictured, the malicious actors will then attempt to gather personal information and payment
details. These phishing pages tend to appear very realistic, highlighting the importance of ConcealBrowse’s intervention to warn users that the site is deceptive.

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SHA-256: 31a7f16d26fef46cf77ee2c3b3b339de676edffeabd2a81d4f7fb85648213948

This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on November 1st, the same day other security vendors began reporting. It was detected by two vendors, and that number has not changed.
ConcealBrowse intervened with a 10% risk score due to suspicious activity.
Malicious actors attempting to steal credentials from employees will often create phishing pages that are already personalized to the company and the user being targeted. In this case,
this page contains the logo of the company and is pre-filled with the targeted user’s email address. These two elements make it more likely that the user will enter their password
without verifying the page’s authenticity, compromising their account. ConcealBrowse’s intervention warns users of fraudulent login pages before they proceed, and blocks keyboard
input in isolation to keep their sensitive data protected.

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SHA-256: a4a670fc171501d57e941c66cb4d3d2a4ef895323cf44c592609e4a73c2dbf7a

This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on November 4th, a few weeks after security vendors started reporting it. It was initially reported by one vendor for phishing, and is now
currently flagged by five for malicious activity. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 30% risk score, citing suspicious behavior.

This domain has been seen distributing downloads to adware. Adware infects machines with pop-ups and directs users to unwanted sites. This decreases productivity by consuming
system resources, puts user browser privacy at risk, and puts users’ information at risk by redirecting them to potentially harmful sites. Seeing these sites appearing frequently in the
ConcealBrowse dashboard could be an indicator of infection and should be investigated further.

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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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