Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

Your Web browser knows how to find a Web site name like example.com thanks to the global Domain Name System (DNS), which serves as a kind of phone book for the Internet by translating human-friendly Web site names (example.com) into numeric Internet address that are easier for computers to manage. ” SAY WHAT? 13, 2018 bomb threat hoax.

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DNS Internet Internet Computers and Electronics 243

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, as convincing as it was, the email could not avoid the two red flags that allow anyone to spot almost any scam : A demand for personal information and an attempt to hurry the victim. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware.

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Phishing Accountability Passwords Password Management 138

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add a vital layer of protection, and carefully inspect email addresses and links before taking any action. Combine antivirus tools with DNS protection, endpoint monitoring, and user training for comprehensive protection.

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Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 89

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email Authentication Protocols: SPF, DKIM, DMARC The three mutually-reinforcing email authentication protocols, Sender Policy Framework (SPF), DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM), and Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) verify the authenticity of emails.

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Firewall DNS Authentication Malware 79

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Now they're being used in a scam based on Amazon's popular Prime membership. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Not good at all.

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Phishing Passwords Password Management Scams 97

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). Access Control Access controls add additional authentication and authorization controls to verify users, systems, and applications to define their access.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 117

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid.

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Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 85

Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For example, security teams can configure user authentication to require two-factor authentication (2FA) instead of merely reminding employees to enable 2FA. Another example of guardrails is the use of network security measures, such as DNS filtering, to restrict access to dangerous website categories.

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Cybersecurity Accountability Engineering Authentication 100

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies. Sender Policy Framework (SPF) SPF is an authentication protocol that allows domain owners to specify the IP addresses they are allowed to send on their behalf.

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Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

Troy Hunt

MARCH 1, 2018

There's a verification process where control of the domain needs to be demonstrated (email to a WHOIS address, DNS entry or a file or meta tag on the site), after which all aliases on the domain and the breaches they've appeared in is returned. At the time of writing, over 110k domain searches have been performed and verified.

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Government Data breaches Passwords Authentication 187

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 19, 2022

It’s likely a scam to gain crucial information about yourself and the company you work for. If someone is asking you to do something that seems out of the ordinary or not tied to their or your job description, this is potentially a scam, and you should definitely double check before you follow through with the request.

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Phishing Media Cybercrime DNS 118

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. Look for authentication checks such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC to counter domain and sender spoofing. TitanHQ’s SpamTitan and WebTitan address email and DNS filtering for the SMB and MSP market.

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Phishing Malware Engineering Ransomware 122