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Network Abuses Leveraging High-Profile Events: Suspicious Domain Registrations and Other Scams

· Published 07/12/2024 02:33 · Modified 09/12/2024 12:01

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Published
07/12/2024 02:33
Modified
09/12/2024 12:01
Tags
2024-12-07 cybersquatting dns traffic domain abuse olympics phishing scams threat monitoring url filtering
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6 techniques (mitre), 2 others

Description

Threat actors exploit high-profile events like global sporting championships to launch attacks through and . The analysis focuses on trends in domain registrations, , URL traffic, active domains, verdict change requests, and domain textual patterns. Case studies include observations related to the 2024 Summer in Paris. Metrics to watch include domain registration trends, textual patterns in deceptive domains, anomalies, and URL traffic patterns. The report highlights the importance of proactive monitoring and analysis of these trends to identify and mitigate threats early. Specific examples of network abuses related to the Paris are provided, including suspicious domain registrations, spikes, and scam campaigns.

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