ANY.RUN has launched SafeBrowsing, a new tool designed to enhance the analysis of potentially risky websites using a cloud-based virtual browser environment. This tool creates an isolated session to protect the local system from any malicious activity encountered during browsing. SafeBrowsing’s real-time analysis leverages proprietary technology to identify threats and generate comprehensive reports.
Each report includes Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), detailed network traffic analysis, and threats detected by the Suricata intrusion detection system. A three-step process simplifies the use of SafeBrowsing:
1. Users enter the suspicious URL.
2. The URL opens in a secure virtual browser, allowing users to interact with the website while monitoring for malicious content. 3.
Upon completion, a detailed report is generated, listing detected threats, suspicious activities, IOCs, and providing packet data in PCAP format. SafeBrowsing offers a versatile solution for various scenarios:
– Users can analyze URLs safely, preventing potential threats from affecting the local system.
Analyzing suspicious links safely
– It speeds up the process of analyzing and responding to suspicious links, making it accessible even for non-technical employees. – It serves as a valuable tool for demonstrating safe browsing practices and the risks of clicking suspicious links. – By observing network traffic for malicious activity, SafeBrowsing improves the detection of phishing threats.
– Users can share session data as evidence of malicious content, supporting collaborative efforts in threat management. Unlike traditional sandboxes that offer extensive in-depth system monitoring, SafeBrowsing focuses solely on URL analysis within a pre-configured environment. This approach provides a simpler interface, suited for non-experts, to explore the website’s behavior in a controlled setting.
This capability enables a more thorough analysis beyond merely identifying known threats. SafeBrowsing enhances organizational security by blocking malicious websites and downloads proactively. It also serves as a practical tool for training, helping employees understand the potential dangers of web-based threats.
By empowering non-expert staff to independently assess suspicious links, SafeBrowsing saves time and resources for security professionals. ANY.RUN’s SafeBrowsing tool stands out by providing a safe, simple, and effective way to analyze suspicious URLs, demonstrating a commitment to bolstering cyber security through innovative solutions.
