Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This blog examines the escalating phishing landscape, shortcomings of common anti-phishing approaches, and why implementing a Protective DNS service as part of a layered defense provides the most effective solution. This is where Protective DNS comes in. No reliance on match lists, signatures, or patterns.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Recently, the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) sounded the alarm with a crucial security update for BIND 9 DNS servers.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The lowest tier of Cloudflare One provides support for 50 users maximum, 24 hours of activity logging, and up to three network locations for office-based DNS filtering. Upgrading to the pay-as-you-go tier eliminates any user maximum and provides 30 days of activity logging and 20 office-based DNS filtering network locations.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

SD-WAN integration with the SASE controller for Meraki, Catalyst, and others Cisco Umbrella SIG unifies firewall, SWG, DNS-layer security, CASB, and threat intelligence functions into a single and well-tested cloud service. Subscribe The post Cisco+ Secure Connect SASE Review & Features 2023 appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

StormWall , a premier cybersecurity firm specializing in the defense of websites, networks, and online services from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, has published an in-depth report on the DDoS landscape during the first quarter of 2023. targeting the DNS, and the remaining 3.7% aimed at other objectives.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Further Reading Examining Predator Mercenary Spyware with HYAS Insight Elevate Your Threat Hunting with JARM HYAS Insight Shines a Light on Financial Fraud October 2023 Product Release Notes September 2023 Product Release Notes Book a demo today to find out what HYAS Threat Intelligence and Protective DNS solutions can do for your organization.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We conducted an analysis of the IoT threat landscape for 2023, as well as the products and services offered on the dark web related to hacking connected devices. In the first half of 2023, 97.91% of password brute-force attempts registered by our honeypots targeted Telnet, and only 2.09%, SSH.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Analysis of samples exploiting CVE-2023-23397 vulnerability On March 14, Microsoft reported a critical Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397) in the Outlook client. This feature bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-29324) was itself patched in May. org domain.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2024

The malicious code can also perform DNS and HTTP hijacking within private IP spaces. “What makes this malware family so insidious is the ability to perform HTTP and DNS hijacking for connections to private IP addresses. ” The malware has been active since at least July 27, 2023, with indications of earlier versions.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2024

eScan acknowledged the flaw and addressed it on July 31, 2023. GuptiMiner connects directly to malicious DNS servers, bypassing the DNS network entirely. This use of the DNS protocol resembles telnet and is not considered DNS spoofing, which typically occurs within the DNS network.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2024

A December 2023 National Security Agency/Central Security Service press release examined the agency's 2023 Year in Review report that looked back at successes in 2023. It's in NSA's and DoD's best interests to help." Get started by filling out a Cybersecurity Services Contact Form.

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SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Roaming Mantis implements new DNS changer We continue to track the activities of Roaming Mantis (aka Shaoye), a well-established threat actor targeting countries in Asia. Android malware, used by Roaming Mantis, and discovered a DNS changer function that was implemented to target specific Wi-Fi routers used mainly in South Korea.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

The researchers observed the malware trying to contact a Taiwan-based public DNS resolver with the IP address 168.95.1[.]1. The researchers observed the malware initiating a DNS query to resolve the domain download.vmfare[.]com com by using the public DNS resolver at 168.95[.]1.1.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2024

“An attacker within the local network (and, in certain scenarios remotely) could exploit these weaknesses to execute remote code, initiate DoS attacks, conduct DNS cache poisoning, or extract sensitive information.” ” states CERT/CC. . ” states CERT/CC. . ” states CERT/CC.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Microsoft today released updates to address 147 security holes in Windows, Office , Azure ,NET Framework , Visual Studio , SQL Server , DNS Server , Windows Defender , Bitlocker , and Windows Secure Boot. Yes, you read that right. “As far as I can tell, it’s the largest Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft of all time.”

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

Enhanced threat blocking Quad9 is a free anycast DNS platform delivering robust security protections and privacy guarantees that comply with rigorous Swiss Data Protection and GDPR rules. About AI SPERA: AI SPERA launched its global cybersecurity service, Criminal IP, on April 17, 2023, following a successful year-long beta phase.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Subscribe The post Versa Unified SASE Review & Features 2023 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. The platform, previously called Versa Secure Access or Versa Secure Access Fabric, connects to both cloud and local resources with ease. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 28, 2023

XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) Integrations At Black Hat USA 2023, Cisco Secure was the official Mobile Device Management, DNS (Domain Name Service) and Malware Analysis Provider. We appreciate alphaMountain.ai , Pulsedive and Recorded Future donating full licenses to the Black Hat USA 2023 NOC.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Juniper Unauthenticated RCE CVE-2023-36845 and CVE-2023-36846 This is the tail of the chained vulnerability, where the cumulative risk is greater than the individual exploit. The patch addressed four vulnerabilities that included CVE-2023-36845 and CVE-2023-36846. Severity Complexity CVSS Score Critical Low 9.8

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Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2023

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) addressed three denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in the DNS software suite BIND. The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) released security updates to address three denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in the DNS software suite BIND. published by ISC. ” reads the advisory.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In 2023, small businesses experienced a 424-percent increase in breaches, and half of all SMBs reported suffering at least one attack. Thankfully, nearly all malware depends on DNS at some point in their kill chain, making the protocol a critical vector for shutting down these threats.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Another four months went by and ZDI sent an ultimatum announcing the intention to publish the case as a zero-day advisory on September 27, 2023. Let’s look, for example, at the vulnerability listed as " CVE-2023-42115 ( CVSS score 9.8 The solution for CVE-2023-42117 is to not use Exim behind an untrusted proxy-protocol proxy.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CRN, a trusted source for IT channel news and analysis, has named Malwarebytes one of the “Coolest Endpoint And Managed Security Companies” on the 2023 CRN Security 100 list. DNS Filtering Regulate access to websites and other content on company-managed networks, which in turn reinforces the security of company data.

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SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

IT threat evolution in Q2 2023 IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. We had observed few victims compromised using Gopuram, but the number of infections increased in March 2023 — a spike that was directly related to the 3CX supply chain attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Prisma SASE Palo Alto’s Prisma SASE solution is the only company recognized as a Leader in Gartner’s 2023 Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE. Subscribe The post Palo Alto Prisma SASE Review & Features 2023 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. The company trades publicly on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol “PANW.”

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Since bad actors need to communicate back to their C2, digital exhaust often takes the form of DNS records , which if monitored properly allows organizations to detect anomalous patterns and stop the communications, and thus the breach, before the criminals can do any major harm. That's where technologies like protective DNS come in.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Both vulnerabilities were responsibly disclosed to Microsoft and addressed in the August 2023 and October 2023 patch Tuesdays, so the researcher felt it was no problem to disclose their findings. The first vulnerability, listed as CVE-2023-35384 , is a Windows HTML platforms security feature bypass vulnerability.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

This discovery, coupled with historical passive DNS data linking the IP to a domain infamous from previous DNS tunneling campaigns suggests a significant and ongoing threat. Historical passive DNS data from 2023 links this IP to a claudfront.net domain, known for its involvement in DNS tunneling campaigns.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Revisiting Waterfox in 2023 Waterfox is independent A refreshed download/install experience Waterfox appears to still uphold its no telemetry claim Update conclusion What is Waterfox? Updated 2023) appeared first on Security Boulevard. With these changes, can Waterfox be a viable privacy-focused browser?

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2023

” Infoblox determined that until May 2023, domains ending in.info accounted for the bulk of new registrations tied to the malicious link shortening service, which Infoblox has dubbed “ Prolific Puma.” For example, when it was registered through NameSilo in July 2023, the domain 1ox[.]us domains registered daily.US

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2023

An attacker could also use these vulnerabilities to access and control networked smart devices (security cameras, thermostats, smart locks), change router settings including credentials or DNS settings, or use a compromised network to launch attacks against other devices or networks.” for the RAX30 router family.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

affected by CVE-2023-32346, CVE-2023-32347, CVE-2023-32348, CVE-2023-2587, CVE-2023-2588) Remote Management System (RMS): Versions prior to 4.14.0 affected by CVE-2023-2586) RUT model routers: Version 00.07.00 affected by CVE-2023-32349) RUT model routers: Version 00.07.00 through 00.07.03.4

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

The company also offers a range of additional cybersecurity solutions, including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and DNS services. Its bot protection solution is known for its advanced machine learning algorithms, which allow for accurate bot detection and mitigation.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2023

GuardDuty collects data from a variety of sources, including AWS CloudTrail logs, VPC Flow Logs, DNS Logs, Amazon S3 Logs, Amazon EC2 Logs, and AWS Config. Read next: 10 Top Cloud Security Companies The post Top 10 Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) in 2023 appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warning of cyber attacks against Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway devices exploiting recently discovered zero-day CVE-2023-3519. “Exploits of CVE-2023-3519 on unmitigated appliances have been observed.

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