Browser History Analyzer

The Browser History Analyzer inspects browser histories for entries that might be indicative of suspicious activity.

The term "browser history" refers to the log of web pages a user has visited in their web browser over a certain time, including URLs, page titles, and typically the date and time of each visit.

In the context of malware and cybersecurity, browser history can provide insights in several ways:

1. Indicators of Compromise or Infection:

   • Malicious URLs: The presence of known harmful URLs in the history could suggest exposure to malware or phishing.

   • Redirection Chains: Unusual sequences of redirects may indicate adware or similar malware.

   • Search Queries: Searches like "how to remove xyz malware" can signal potential infection or cybersecurity concerns.

2. Malware Propagation:

   • Browser Hijackers: Changes in browser settings reflected in history, like altered homepages or search engines, can suggest hijacker malware.

   • Drive-by Downloads: Visits to sites that exploit browser vulnerabilities to download malware can be identified.

3. Exfiltration & Espionage:

   • Spyware & Information Stealers: Malware that captures browser history to glean personal interests, habits, or for targeted attacks.

4. Evasion and Anti-Forensics:

   • Clearing Browser History: Automatic deletion of history by malware to cover its tracks.

   • Selective Deletion: Targeted removal of specific entries related to malicious activities by sophisticated malware.

5. Manipulation for Fraud:

   • Click Fraud: Repeated visits to ad-heavy pages could suggest click fraud.

   • Login Page Imitation: Frequent access to fake login pages might indicate phishing attempts.