FullStory Phishing Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of FullStory phishing websites in digital assets. FullStory is a digital experience intelligence platform, and this scanner identifies unauthorized sites impersonating it. This detection is valuable as it helps in preventing exposure to fraudulent pages.
Short Info
Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
24 days 17 hours
Scan only one
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FullStory is a digital experience intelligence platform widely used by organizations to improve user interactions on their websites. It's designed to capture every user session, providing insights into customer behavior and user interface performance. Companies across various sectors utilize FullStory for enhancing user experience, optimizing conversion rates, and understanding customer journeys. By analyzing session replays and the user's path, businesses can identify friction points and improve website functionality. It is often integrated into corporate websites as a tool for marketing and customer support departments.
The scanner detects phishing websites impersonating FullStory. Phishing is a technique used by attackers to trick individuals into providing sensitive information through fraudulent websites. The scanner identifies pages misrepresenting themselves as legitimate FullStory platforms, thus protecting users from possible data theft. Detecting unauthorized and fraudulent FullStory sites is critical to safeguarding users from malicious activities that could lead to data breaches or identity theft.
The detection involves scanning web pages for indicators that suggest they are mimicking FullStory's platform. Techniques include analyzing the site's title and ensuring it does not redirect to or originate from official FullStory domains. The vulnerability checked focuses on identifying sites with suspicious or misleading metadata that usual users might mistake for legitimate FullStory sites. The technical approach involves standard HTTP requests to check for page titles and known site structures erroneously associated with FullStory. If the matcher conditions are met, the site is flagged as a potential phishing source.
When malicious individuals leverage this vulnerability, they can deceive users into interacting with fraudulent websites. Phishing pages can lead unsuspecting visitors to input sensitive information such as login credentials or personal data, which can be used for cybercrime. This exploitation could lead to reputation damage for companies and distress for their customers. Furthermore, such phishing attacks undermine trust in digital platforms and can influence user behavior negatively.
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