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A Deep Dive on the Recent Widespread DNS Hijacking Attacks

Krebs on Security

” The DNS part of that moniker refers to the global “ D omain N ame S ystem ,” 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. PASSIVE DNS.

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Operation Spalax, an ongoing malware campaign targeting Colombian entities

Security Affairs

Security experts from ESET uncovered an ongoing surveillance campaign, dubbed Operation Spalax , against Colombian government institutions and private companies. Malware researchers from ESET uncovered an ongoing surveillance campaign, dubbed Operation Spalax , against Colombian entities exclusively.

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The Zero Click, Zero Day iMessage Attack Against Journalists

SecureWorld News

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. The company sells its surveillance technology to governments around the world. And watchdog groups say its products are often found to be used in surveillance abuses. What can this Pegasus iOS attack do?

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 209 – News of the week

Security Affairs

DNS hijacking campaigns target Gmail, Netflix, and PayPal users. Experts spotted the iOS version of the Exodus surveillance app. VPN apps insecurely store session cookies in memory and log files. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Kindle Edition.

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Overview of IoT threats in 2023

SecureList

DNS changer Malicious actors may use IoT devices to target users who connect to them. A 2022 campaign known as Roaming Mantis, or Shaoye, spread an Android app whose capabilities included modifying DNS settings on Wi-Fi routers through the administration interface. The practice has not become widespread due to relative inefficiency.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 175 – News of the week

Security Affairs

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The one reason your iPhone needs a VPN

Malwarebytes

For those problems, iPhone users would greatly benefit from using a Virtual Private Network ( VPN ). A VPN creates an encrypted “tunnel” between your phone and somebody you trust, such as the company you work for, or your VPN provider. VPNs stop your carrier from monetizing your data.

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