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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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

DNS allows computer networks to associate numerous pieces of information with each web domain. To put it another way, all Domain Name Servers serve as the core internet address book. That’s why the DNS system converts each domain name […]. That’s why the DNS system converts each domain name […].

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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 author of Mirai used a sledgehammer to kill a fly: the DDoS bombardment was so large that it also wiped out Dyn , a UK-based internet performance vendor. Beyond DDoS.

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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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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. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In 2019, we’ve seen a surge in domain name service (DNS) hijacking attempts and have relayed warnings from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, U.K.’s s Cybersecurity Centre, ICANN, and other notable security experts. I like to think of this topic like the electricity that powers our homes.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

internet service providers in recent months as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet-service providers in recent months in pursuit of sensitive information, according to people familiar with the matter.” Cybersecurity firm Sygnia observed the attacks on April 2024 and reported them to Cisco.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The infrastructure at the core of the internet is vulnerable to attack from state-sponsored hackers, its governing body warned. . DNS is the system through which online servers are routed to more user-friendly domain names. This practice is called “DNS hijacking.”. Each time someone enters in a domain name (e.g.

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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.

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet service providers in recent months as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet-service providers in recent months in pursuit of sensitive information, according to people familiar with the matter.”

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Heimadal Security

JULY 13, 2021

A new internet protocol is making headlines in the world of enterprise security: DNS over HTTPS. Are you ready for this cybersecurity revolution yourself? The post DNS over HTTPS (DoH): Definition, Implementation, Benefits, and More appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2019

DHS has issued a notice of a CISA emergency directive urging federal agencies of improving the security of government-managed domains (i.e.gov) to prevent DNS hijacking attacks. The notice was issued by the DHS and links the emergency directive Emergency Directive 19-01 titled “Mitigate DNS Infrastructure Tampering.”.

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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).

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift with the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks. Browser security: the new frontier As the primary interface for internet access, web browsers have become the critical battleground for AI-powered phishing attacks.

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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2025

With control of the sinkhole, a specially configured DNS server can simply route the requests of the bots to a fake C2 server. The FBI says it is notifying those who had the malware deleted from their computers via their internet service providers (ISPs). The altered destination is known as the sinkhole.

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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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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 31, 2024

DNS MX records are a key element in delivering an email successfully to its rightful recipient. When sending an email, a lot happens within fractions of seconds to direct the email to the correct address in the vast internet space. But have you ever wondered what it takes to deliver an email?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each. Antivirus Software.

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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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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A ‘DNS leak’ is a security flaw that reveals Domain Name System (DNS) requests to an Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) servers, despite the user’s effort to conceal them through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. The post What Is a DNS Leak?

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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

APRIL 24, 2023

DNS-Layer Security protects users from threats that arise from inbound and outbound traffic. It refers to monitoring communications between endpoints and the internet at a DNS-layer level. Imagine the DNS layer security as a gatekeeper who makes sure that all potentially malicious visitors remain at the gate.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2025

This attack, first flagged by Nick Johnson , the lead developer of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a blockchain equivalent of the popular internet naming convention known as the Domain Name System (DNS). Protect yourand your family’spersonal information by using identity protection.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Many Canadians found themselves disconnected when cellular networks and the internet failed to respond—at home or at work. The post Why You Need a Secondary DNS appeared first on Security Boulevard. Last month, a large Canadian telecommunications provider suffered a catastrophic outage for more than 18 hours.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2024

It was DNS. It’s always DNS: Government ministry denies hackers hacked its network infrastructure. The post Russian Internet Outage: DNSSEC Oops or Ukraine Hack? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 24, 2024

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC), the maintainers of the widely-used BIND Domain Name System (DNS) server software, has released critical security updates to address four high-severity vulnerabilities.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 6, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Intuit phish says “We have put a temporary hold on your account” The Quad commits to strengthening cybersecurity in software, supply chains Double-whammy attack follows fake Covid alert with a bogus bank call Microsoft Office zero-day “Follina”—it’s not a bug, it’s a feature! (It’s

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

As internet access and media publishing are strictly monitored by the government agencies, it seems to be unclear the impact of the digital damage. The post DDoS Cyber Attack downs internet in North Korea appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 28, 2023

Picture this scenario: you’re browsing the internet, going about your business, when suddenly a malicious website pops up out of nowhere. Enter […] The post DNS Protection: A Must-Have Defense Against Cyber Attacks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Zero Day

JUNE 12, 2025

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 2, 2022

We’re happy to announce Malwarebytes DNS Filtering, a new module for the Nebula platform which helps block access to malicious websites and limit threats introduced by suspicious content. In this post, we give a basic walkthrough of the module, starting off with how to create DNS filtering rules. But how exactly does it work, you ask?

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Penetration Testing

JULY 26, 2024

Researchers have discovered a new critical vulnerability in the Domain Name System (DNS), which enables a specialized attack termed “TuDoor.”

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