Krebs on Security

JULY 31, 2024

Your Web browser knows how to find a site 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 website names (example.com) into numeric Internet addresses. And the bulk of these are at a handful of DNS providers.”

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Penetration Testing

JULY 5, 2024

public DNS resolver service experienced disruptions, leaving a small percentage of users worldwide unable to access the service or facing significant latency issues. DNS Service Disrupted by BGP Hijacking and Route Leak appeared first on Cybersecurity News. On June 27, 2024, Cloudflare’s popular 1.1.1.1

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds CyberPanelflaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)added the CyberPanelflaw CVE-2024-51378 (CVSS score: 10.0) The getresetstatus vulnerability in CyberPanel (before commit 1c0c6cb ) affects dns/views.py

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

A flaw in some DNS resolvers, tracked as TsuNAME, can allow attackers to launch DDoS attacks against authoritative DNS servers. domains), and the Information Science Institute at the University of Southern California has discovered a vulnerability, named TsuNAME, in some DNS resolvers. domains), InternetNZ (the registry for.nz

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The Hacker News

MAY 6, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on two threat actors that orchestrate investment scams through spoofed celebrity endorsements and conceal their activity through traffic distribution systems (TDSes). The activity clusters have been codenamed Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit by DNS threat intelligence firm Infoblox.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The domain name system (DNS) is known as the phone book of the internet, quickly connecting users from their devices to their desired content. The post DNSSEC: The Secret Weapon Against DNS Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post DNSSEC: The Secret Weapon Against DNS Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 29, 2024

Related: Selecting a Protective DNS One smart way to do this is by keeping an eagle eye out for rogue command and control (C2) server communications. And this beaconing must intersect with the Domain Name System (DNS.) DNS security and the overall Protective DNS space is rising in importance.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2022

Iran-linked Lyceum APT group uses a new.NET-based DNS backdoor to target organizations in the energy and telecommunication sectors. The Iran-linked Lyceum APT group, aka Hexane or Spilrin, used a new.NET-based DNS backdoor in a campaign aimed at companies in the energy and telecommunication sectors, ZScaler researchers warn.

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2024

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) released BIND security updates that fixed several remotely exploitable DoS bugs in the DNS software suite. An attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to disrupt DNS services. ISC addressed four high-severity vulnerabilities (CVSS score of 7.5) In BIND 9 versions 9.18.1 through 9.18.27, 9.19.0

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

For infosec professionals, that same spectrum of reactions may come into play when detecting a hijack on your domain name system (DNS). The post DNS Hijacking: What You Need to Know appeared first on Security Boulevard. When associated with airlines, in particular, the word can elicit feelings ranging from concern to outright terror.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The... The post MindsDB Fixes Critical CVE-2024-24759: DNS Rebinding Attack Bypasses Security Protections appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 11, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have shed more light on a Chinese actor codenamed SecShow that has been observed conducting Domain Name System (DNS) on a global scale since at least June 2023.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 16, 2023

The malware, dubbed ChamelDoH by Stairwell, is a C++-based tool for communicating via DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) tunneling. ChamelGang was first outed by Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies in September 2021,

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

DNS allows computer networks to associate numerous pieces of information with each web domain. That’s why the DNS system converts each domain name […]. That’s why the DNS system converts each domain name […]. The post Best Free and Public DNS Servers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the ZLoader malware that employs a Domain Name System (DNS) tunnel for command-and-control (C2) communications, indicating that the threat actors are continuing to refine the tool after resurfacing a year ago. Zloader 2.9.4.0

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2022

A vulnerability in the domain name system (DNS) component of the uClibc library impacts millions of IoT products. Nozomi Networks warns of a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-05-02, in the domain name system (DNS) component of the uClibc library which is used by a large number of IoT products. ” continues the advisory.

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SecureBlitz

JUNE 19, 2024

This post will show you the best DNS, IP, and WebRTC leak test sites. DNS, IP, and WebRTC leaks happen every day when we browse the internet; because we use local ISPs, we are bound to have these leaks. Also, how to overcome the leaks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2021

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) released updates for the BIND DNS software to patch several denial-of-service (DoS) and potential RCE flaws. The post Flaws in the BIND software expose DNS servers to attacks appeared first on Security Affairs. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

DNS security protects the domain name system (DNS) from attackers seeking to reroute traffic to malicious sites. Since a majority of business IT traffic now accesses or passes through the internet, DNS plays an increasingly important — and vulnerable — role. in the DNS cache for more efficient delivery of information to users.

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The Hacker News

JULY 24, 2024

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released patches to address multiple security vulnerabilities in the Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) 9 Domain Name System (DNS) software suite that could be exploited to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. "A Cybersecurity and

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 10, 2023

The Round-robin DNS is a load-balancing technique that helps manage traffic and avoid overloading servers. The method aims to distribute the traffic load evenly between the servers associated […] The post Round-Robin DNS Explained. What It Is and How It Works appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

DNS records or resource records (RR) contain various types of data about domain names and IP addresses. They are stocked in DNS databases on authoritative DNS servers. DNS records offer information about what IP address is associated with what domain, for example.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Hikvision, a leading provider of network cameras and surveillance systems, has released firmware updates to address a security vulnerability that could expose users’ Dynamic DNS credentials.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2025

Thats a critical question cybersecurity teams grapple with every day. The warning comes via a joint cybersecurity advisory issued this week by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). House looks at cybersecurity of local, state governments A U.S.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 27, 2023

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released patches to address multiple security vulnerabilities in the Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) 9 Domain Name System (DNS) software suite that could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. "A Cybersecurity

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The Hacker News

MARCH 27, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that leverages the Domain Name System (DNS) mail exchange (MX) records to serve fake login pages that impersonate about 114 brands.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 2, 2024

More than 35,000 registered domains have been hijacked by threat actors in so-called Sitting Ducks attacks that allow claiming a domain without having access to the owner’s account at the DNS provider or registrar.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. So why aren’t more organizations taking advantage of protective DNS? The issue likely comes down to awareness.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) fixed six remotely exploitable vulnerabilities in the BIND DNS software. The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) this week released security patches to address six remotely exploitable vulnerabilities in BIND DNS software. SecurityAffairs – hacking, BIND DNS). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 14, 2024

DigiCert today announced it is acquiring Vercara, a provider of Domain Name System (DNS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) security services delivered via the cloud. The post DigiCert Acquires Vercara to Extend Cybersecurity Services appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2019

Three years later, October 2016, a DDoS attack, dubbed Mirai, topped 600 gigabytes per second while taking aim at the website of cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs. The Spamhaus attacker, for instance, noticed that there were literally millions of domain name system (DNS) resolvers that remained wide open all over the internet.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop. But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. The Importance of a Layered Approach Cybersecurity is not a one-stop-shop. DNS is frequently targeted by.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As malware and attack techniques continue to evolve in sophistication, DNS IoCs help threat hunting teams to prevent ransomware attacks. Prioritizing threat hunting to prevent and mitigate advanced threats is critical to safeguarding an organization`s data and assets.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cyber attackers are increasingly exploiting DNS tunneling as a covert means to conduct malicious activities, evade detection, and exfiltrate data.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

The Pharming attacks are carried out by modifying the settings on the victim’s system or compromising the DNS server. Manipulating the Domain Name Service (DNS) protocol and rerouting the victim from its intended web address to the fake web address can be done in the following two ways: •Changing the Local Host file.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Domain hijacking and DNS poisoning are two methods used by threat actors to perform a DNS spoofing attack and redirect traffic toward malicious websites. The post Domain Hijacking vs DNS Poisoning: Do You Know the Difference? The post Domain Hijacking vs DNS Poisoning: Do You Know the Difference? In this […].

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