Suspicious traffic to user survey site indicating possible phishing
Description
AlphaSOC detected traffic to a known user survey site. User survey sites present attack vectors for social engineering and credential theft. Threat actors often leverage survey sites for phishing campaigns to collect user information or deliver malware through malicious downloads.
Impact
Survey sites can enable threat actors to harvest credentials, personal information, and corporate data through deceptive forms. Adversaries use this information for identity theft, account takeover, or targeted phishing campaigns. Downloaded content may contain malware that establishes persistence on user systems.
Severity
| Severity | Condition |
|---|---|
Informational | Traffic to a user survey site |
Medium | Suspicious traffic to a user survey site |
Investigation and Remediation
Identify affected users and systems connecting to the survey site. Review submitted data and downloaded content. Block access to suspicious survey domains. If credentials were exposed, require password changes and make sure MFA is enabled. For malware exposure, isolate affected systems and conduct security scans.