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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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Cuttlefish malware targets enterprise-grade SOHO routers

Security Affairs

The malware creates a proxy or VPN tunnel on the compromised router to exfiltrate data, and then uses stolen credentials to access targeted resources. The malicious code can also perform DNS and HTTP hijacking within private IP spaces. Any data sent across network equipment infiltrated by this malware, is potentially exposed.”

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GALLIUM Threat Group targets global telcos, Microsoft warns

Security Affairs

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) warns of GALLIUM threat group targeting global telecommunication providers worldwide. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) warns of GALLIUM threat group targeting global telecommunication providers worldwide. ” reads the warning published by Microsoft.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

History of MSSPs As internet service providers (ISPs) and telecommunications companies (telecoms) began offering commercial access to the internet in the late 1990s, they began to also offer firewall appliances and associated managed services. assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.), Outsourcing U.S. companies may trust U.S.

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WinDealer dealing on the side

SecureList

It primarily goes after targets located in China, such as foreign diplomatic organizations established in the country, members of the academic community, or companies from the defense, logistics and telecommunications sectors. Full control over the DNS, meaning they can provide responses for non-existent domains.

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APT trends report Q1 2021

SecureList

The attackers used vulnerabilities in an SSL-VPN product to deploy a multi-layered loader we dubbed Ecipekac (aka DESLoader, SigLoader and HEAVYHAND). The victims we observed were all high-profile Tunisian organizations, such as telecommunications or aviation companies. We attribute this activity to APT10 with high confidence.

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