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“KeyTrap” (CVE-2023-50387) Flaw Leaves DNS Systems Vulnerable, PoC Published

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A proof-of-concept (PoC) was disclosed for a severe design flaw (CVE-2023-50387) in Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), leaving DNS infrastructures vulnerable to widespread denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

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DNSBomb: New DDoS Attack Explodes DNS Traffic, Threatening Critical Internet Infrastructure

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This innovative attack weaponizes DNS (Domain Name System) traffic to overwhelm and disrupt online services,... The post DNSBomb: New DDoS Attack Explodes DNS Traffic, Threatening Critical Internet Infrastructure appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Kali Linux Penetration Testing Tutorial: Step-By-Step Process

eSecurity Planet

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. Also read: 24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools What Is Penetration Testing? An ethical hacking certification may help too.

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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

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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BIND 9 Security Alert: Patch Now to Thwart DNS Server Attacks

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Recently, the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) sounded the alarm with a crucial security update for BIND 9 DNS servers.

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Secshow’s Massive DNS Probing Operation Exposed

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A massive DNS probing operation, dubbed “Secshow,” has been underway since June 2023, targeting open DNS resolvers worldwide.

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How to Stop Phishing Attacks with Protective DNS

Security Boulevard

This blog examines the escalating phishing landscape, shortcomings of common anti-phishing approaches, and why implementing a Protective DNS service as part of a layered defense provides the most effective solution. This is where Protective DNS comes in. No reliance on match lists, signatures, or patterns.

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