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Link: Observed URL pattern with specific domain registrar

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Summary
This rule flags messages that appear to misuse an email marketing service infrastructure (Element Email) by analyzing multiple embedded links in a message thread. Key indicators include: (1) all links derive from the same root domain, (2) every link path matches a /f/ pattern (optionally prefixed by /unsubscribe/), (3) there is exactly one unsubscribe link whose path includes /unsubscribe/f/, and (4) the domain used by the sending actor is registered with Cloudflare, suggesting Cloudflare serves as the registrar. The combination of a single domain across all links, specific /f/ unsubscribe structure, and Cloudflare-registrar domain management is characteristic of abusive/spam campaigns masquerading as legitimate email marketing services. The rule uses URL analysis to inspect link structure, sender analysis to examine the domain, and Whois data to confirm registrar identity. Because these traits can be used to phishing or spam campaigns, the rule is labeled high severity. This helps detect abuse of legitimate services or infrastructure that could be leveraged for spam or credential harvesting.
Categories
  • Web
  • Application
Data Sources
  • Web Credential
  • Domain Name
  • Network Traffic
Created: 2026-06-13