
Summary
This detection rule identifies suspicious URLs that exhibit excessive URL encoding patterns, particularly those that contain either multiple instances of the same encoder or a significant variety of encoders (four or more distinct encoders). Such encoding techniques are often employed by attackers to obfuscate malicious URLs, making it difficult for security tools to recognize them and potentially allowing phishing or malware delivery attempts to succeed. The rule evaluates inbound data, specifically analyzing the `href_url.rewrite.encoders` of links in the current thread. If the encoders count reaches four while ensuring there are no duplicates, the rule triggers an alert due to the potential malicious intent behind such URL constructions. The detection is critical given its relationship with major attack vectors, like credential phishing and malware distribution, and also emphasizes the importance of robust URL and content analysis in threat detection strategies.
Categories
- Web
- Network
Data Sources
- Network Traffic
- Web Credential
- Application Log
Created: 2026-01-21