How This Briefing Works
This report opens with key findings, then maps the gaps between what Dreamdata discloses and what BLACKOUT observed at runtime. From there: what it means for your organization, what to do about it, and the detection data and evidence underneath.
Key Findings
Pre-Consent Activity
Dreamdata was observed loading and executing before user consent was obtained on 14% of sites where it was detected.
Claims vs. Observed Behavior
pending
“Unknown - requires claims extraction via CDT”
Runtime evidence shows C09/C15 patterns
What This Means For You
What To Do About It
Role-specific actions based on observed behavior
If You Use Dreamdata
- →Request tag manager configuration audit
- →Confirm consent before Dreamdata script loads
- →Review contract for tag update notification requirements
If You're Evaluating Dreamdata
- →Ask: what tags are currently deployed via Dreamdata container?
- →Test: does Dreamdata load before consent banner interaction?
- →Verify privacy policy discloses tag manager third-party loading capability
Negotiation Leverage
- →C15 tag manager means you cannot audit current capabilities from initial review. What tags are deployed today?
- →C09 consent bypass observed. What technical controls enforce consent-first tracking?
- →Tag manager enables post-deployment vendor additions. Does contract require notification before new tags?
Runtime Detections
BLACKOUT observed this vendor's JavaScript executing in a live browser and classified each hostile behavior using our BTI-C (Behavioral Threat Intelligence — Capability) taxonomy. These are not theoretical risks — each code below was triggered by something we watched this vendor's code actually do.
Ignoring CMP signals
Container/loader (neutral)
IOC Manifest
Indicators of compromise across 5 categories. Use for detection rules, CSP policies, or Pi-hole blocklists.
Ecosystem & Supply Chain
Evidence Artifacts
Artifacts collected during analysis, available with evidence-tier access.
Complete network capture with all requests and responses
12 detection signatures across scripts, domains, cookies, and network endpoints