
Summary
This detection rule identifies instances of open redirect vulnerabilities specifically involving the Atdmt domain, which is commonly associated with Facebook's advertising services. An open redirect flaw occurs when a web application accepts a user-supplied URL and redirects a user to that URL without proper validation. This can be exploited by attackers for phishing or distributing malware by redirecting users to malicious websites under the guise of a legitimate service. The rule inspects incoming messages for URLs that link to `ad.atdmt.com` and check if any part of the URL path includes '/c*', indicating potential malicious activity. The detection primarily utilizes URL analysis methods to flag such patterns and raises alerts when suspicious activity is identified. Proper mitigation involves validating and cleaning URLs before processing redirects to ensure they lead to trusted domains only.
Categories
- Web
- Cloud
- Application
Data Sources
- Web Credential
- Network Traffic
Created: 2022-02-04