Is phoenix-browser-update.ru safe?

suspiciouslow confidence
35/100

context safety score

A score of 35/100 indicates multiple risk signals were detected. This entity shows patterns commonly associated with malicious intent.

identity
60
behavior
100
content
0
graph
30

6 threat patterns detected

high

tls connection failed

Could not establish TLS connection

high

brand impersonation

Domain 'phoenix-browser-update.ru' impersonates a legitimate browser update service using a well-known browser name ('Phoenix') combined with 'browser-update' to deceive users into believing the site is an official browser update distribution channel. (location: domain: phoenix-browser-update.ru)

high

social engineering

The domain pattern '[product]-browser-update.[tld]' is a classic social engineering lure used to trick users into downloading malware disguised as a browser update. The .ru TLD combined with this naming convention is a well-documented malware distribution pattern. (location: domain: phoenix-browser-update.ru)

high

malicious redirect

TLS connection failed (connected=false, cert_valid=false), yet the domain is structured as a browser update site. Sites that fail TLS validation but use update-themed domains commonly serve as intermediary redirectors to malware payloads or further phishing stages. The page content is empty, consistent with a cloaked/redirecting landing page that only activates for real browser visits. (location: metadata.json: tls.connected=false, tls.cert_valid=false)

critical

phishing

The URL 'https://phoenix-browser-update.ru' uses HTTPS in the URL while TLS is not actually connected and cert is invalid. The combination of a fake browser update domain, failed TLS, empty page content (evasion of automated scanners), and .ru registrar is a high-confidence phishing/malware delivery pattern targeting end users seeking browser updates. (location: domain: phoenix-browser-update.ru; metadata.json tls block)

medium

hidden content

Page HTML and visible text are completely empty, yet the domain is live and registered. Empty content returned to automated scanners is a known cloaking technique: real content (malicious downloads, credential forms) is served only to human visitors or specific user-agents, evading automated threat detection. (location: page.html (empty), page-text.txt (empty), page-hidden.txt (empty))

API

curl https://api.brin.sh/domain/phoenix-browser-update.ru

FAQ: how to interpret this assessment

Common questions teams ask before deciding whether to use this domain in agent workflows.

Is phoenix-browser-update.ru safe for AI agents to use?

phoenix-browser-update.ru currently scores 35/100 with a suspicious verdict and low confidence. The goal is to protect agents from high-risk context before they act on it. Treat this as a decision signal: higher scores suggest lower observed risk, while lower scores mean you should add review or block this domain.

How should I interpret the score and verdict?

Use the score as a policy threshold: 80–100 is safe, 50–79 is caution, 20–49 is suspicious, and 0–19 is dangerous. Teams often auto-allow safe, require human review for caution/suspicious, and block dangerous.

How does brin compute this domain score?

brin evaluates four dimensions: identity (source trust), behavior (runtime patterns), content (malicious instructions), and graph (relationship risk). Analysis runs in tiers: static signals, deterministic pattern checks, then AI semantic analysis when needed.

What do identity, behavior, content, and graph mean for this domain?

Identity checks source trust, behavior checks unusual runtime patterns, content checks for malicious instructions, and graph checks risky relationships to other entities. Looking at sub-scores helps you understand why an entity passed or failed.

Why does brin scan packages, repos, skills, MCP servers, pages, and commits?

brin performs risk assessments on external context before it reaches an AI agent. It scores that context for threats like prompt injection, hijacking, credential harvesting, and supply chain attacks, so teams can decide whether to block, review, or proceed safely.

Can I rely on a safe verdict as a full security guarantee?

No. A safe verdict means no significant risk signals were detected in this scan. It is not a formal guarantee; assessments are automated and point-in-time, so combine scores with your own controls and periodic re-checks.

When should I re-check before using an entity?

Re-check before high-impact actions such as installs, upgrades, connecting MCP servers, executing remote code, or granting secrets. Use the API in CI or runtime gates so decisions are based on the latest scan.

Learn more in threat detection docs, how scoring works, and the API overview.

Last Scanned

March 5, 2026

Verdict Scale

safe80–100
caution50–79
suspicious20–49
dangerous0–19

Disclaimer

Assessments are automated and may contain errors. Findings are risk indicators, not confirmed threats. This is a point-in-time assessment; security posture can change.

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