Proof of Concept Content Short URL Services Detection

Summary:

This document outlines a proof-of-concept (PoC) for detecting short URL services that may conceal malicious full URLs, created by Steven Maxwell in May 2011 and tested with Blue Coat appliances. The PoC includes an Active List of 115 short URL services identified through web searches, a Rule to detect these services based on the target host name event field, and tracking via another Active List with a 7-day TTL. Two reports are available in PDF format. The content is used within environments where short URL services might be utilized and could potentially hide malicious URLs. Blue Coat appliances map the URL hostnames to the target host name event field, triggering the detection Rule. Other products may use different fields like Request URL for this mapping. The Active List contains abbreviated hostname forms of these services (e.g., bit.ly), but they might not capture a full URL if 'www' is included. All documentation and configurations are stored under the admin account in the \Proof of Concept\Short URL Services directory, using ESM v5.0 SP1 P2 on Oracle 11g. The Rule operates within this framework. It consists of two files: Short_URL_Services.csv (small, containing data about short URL services) and Short_URL_Services.arb (larger, possibly an archive or specific data format). The document has been viewed 49 times and is categorized under "Manager," "Demonstration," and "Integration." It includes two files in CSV and ARB formats and does not have any comments or additional interactions recorded. The system supports management through Microsoft Office-like tools, suggesting compatibility with internal organizational tools for documentation and collaborative work.

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The provided document outlines a proof-of-concept (PoC) for detecting short URL services that pose security risks by masking the true full URLs they represent. The author, Steven Maxwell, created this content in May 2011 and tested it with Blue Coat appliances. The PoC includes an Active List of 115 short URL services identified through web searches, a Rule to detect these services based on the target host name event field, and tracking via another Active List with a 7-day TTL (time to live). Two reports generated from this data are available in PDF format. The content is designed to be used within an environment where short URL services might be utilized and could potentially hide malicious URLs. Blue Coat appliances map the URL hostnames to the target host name event field, which triggers the detection Rule. Other products may use different fields like Request URL for this mapping. The Active List contains abbreviated hostname forms of these services (e.g., bit.ly), but they might not capture a full URL if 'www' is included. All documentation and configurations are stored under the admin account in the \Proof of Concept\Short URL Services directory, using ESM v5.0 SP1 P2 on Oracle 11g. The Rule is operational within this framework. The document "Short URL Services" appears to be part of a larger project related to real-time rules and short URL services within an unspecified organization or group. It consists of two files, both in CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format: 1. **Short_URL_Services.csv** - This file is relatively small with a size of 1.3 KB. It likely contains data related to the short URL services, possibly including details about URLs, their associated content, usage metrics, and other relevant information that could be used for analysis or management purposes. 2. **Short_URL_Services.arb** - This file is larger in size at 7.1 KB. The suffix ".arb" often denotes an archive or a specific type of data format used by certain software tools for configuration, localization, or other specialized purposes. It might contain additional details, settings, or metadata that are not included in the CSV file but are necessary for proper functioning or management of the short URL services. The document has been viewed 49 times and is categorized under "Manager," "Demonstration," and "Integration." This suggests that it could be used in contexts involving strategic planning, pilot projects, or integrations where real-time rules and efficient URL management are crucial. The tags include "poc" (proof of concept), "se" (system engineering), and "proof_of_concept," which indicate that the content is related to exploratory testing or initial implementation phases in a project lifecycle. The document has not been commented on, nor does it have any bookmarks, likes, or actions recorded at this time. It can be managed through various options like editing, moving, viewing as PDF, or removing from a profile, with the ability to mark it final or official depending on its status in the project lifecycle. The document management system seems to be part of an internal tool used within the organization for collaborative work and documentation. The "Sync Your Office Documents" feature suggests that there might be compatibility with Microsoft Office products, enabling users to interact with the documents through familiar software tools.

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