Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2022

What Is DNS Spoofing and How Is It Prevented? What Is the DNS and DNS Server? . To fully understand DNS spoofing, it’s important to understand DNS and DNS servers. The DNS “domain name system” is then what translates the domain name into the right IP address. What Is DNS Spoofing? .

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 13, 2022

.” “These could be the kind of vulnerabilities which appeal to ransomware operators as they provide the potential to expose critical data,” said Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2024

Defense in depth and operational resiliency are the future for organizations that want to survive in the new world of cyber threats. Operational resiliency necessitates intelligence, visibility, and confidence: the three foundational pillars of protective DNS (PDNS). But Wait, What Is Protective DNS?

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 7, 2024

HYAS Protect protective DNS uses advanced data analytics to proactively block cyber threats, a feature unavailable in legacy systems relying on static DNS filtering. AV-TEST , one of the cybersecurity industry’s most trusted evaluators, rates HYAS as the most effective protective DNS solution on the market.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 29, 2023

alphaMountain has launched a new platform called “threatYeti,” designed to aid cyber threat analysts, security researchers, and in-house security operations teams with domain research.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 27, 2024

DNS FireWall is an intuitive security app built to protect you and your business from malware, phishing, botnets and more security threats.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2025

Cyber threats are growing in sophistication, and adversaries are continually evolving their methods, targeting businesses, governments, and individuals with precision. It consolidates multiple layers of information and correlates them to deliver a contextualized understanding of cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats. billion USD globally.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

DNS attacks can lead to data breaches, phishing, and service disruptions. Learn about common types of DNS attacks and how to protect your domain from cyber threats. The post Types of DNS Attacks: How They Work & How to Stay Protected appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

You know things are dire when the President of the United States uses his bully pulpit to warn American organizations they are likely to be the target of increased cyber threat activity and therefore have a responsibility to protect their infrastructure. So why aren’t more organizations taking advantage of protective DNS?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Gartner refers to this as the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which is a framework combining the functionality of Wide Area Network (WAN) with network security services to shield against any cyber threats or cloud-enabled SaaS. The cyber threats landscape. SASE is a sophisticated response to a complex, dynamic threat.

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SC Magazine

MAY 26, 2021

This latest version of Chrome supports DoH, or DNS-over-HTTPS, said Sean Nikkel, senior cyber threat intel analyst at Digital Shadows. Nikkel said the DoH feature was previously only available in other browsers and operating systems and offers a much more secure method for making DNS requests.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Thankfully, nearly all malware depends on DNS at some point in their kill chain, making the protocol a critical vector for shutting down these threats. Some of the common forms these DNS-based attacks can take include: DNS spoofing: A malicious actor alters DNS records to redirect traffic to a fake website or server.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP, a renowned Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, has recently signed a technology partnership to exchange threat intelligence data based on domains and potentially on the IP address to protect users by blocking threats to end users.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2021

Stack components impacted include DNS, IPv6, IPv4, TCP, ICMP, LLMNR, and mDNS. Forescout found DNS to be the most vulnerable due to its complexity, with TCP and IPv4 and IPv6 sub-stacks not far behind. DNS Cache Poisoning: 2. AMNESIA:33 leaves devices and networks open to four potential memory corruption threats.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Since this hybrid and remote way of working looks like it’s here to stay, businesses must ensure they have the right infrastructure in place to combat any cyber threats. This includes a layered combination of DNS networking, secure endpoint connections, and an educated and empowered human workforce.

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SC Magazine

MAY 3, 2021

Hundreds of millions of protected endpoints and users, billions of DNS requests, and millions of authentications mean Cisco sees more threats and vulnerabilities than most anyone else. This creates a competitive advantage through stopping more bad actors getting onto the network in the first place.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A recent report from Infoblox Threat Intel sheds light on an underreported yet pervasive cyber threat: the “Sitting Ducks” attack, a domain hijacking technique that has enabled cybercriminals to weaponize... The post DNS Predators Exploit “Sitting Ducks” Attack to Hijack Domains and Expand Cyber Operation appeared (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2021

This activity was shortly followed by escalating activity involving brute force activity, remote code execution attempts, and exfiltration channel probing attempts all exploiting vulnerable DNS services on the domain controllers. The post Stories from the SOC – DNS recon + exfiltration appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2024

Popular services include receiving actionable intelligence on threats targeting their systems and leveraging the NSA's leading malware reverse-engineering skills to remove cyber threats after breaches. It's in NSA's and DoD's best interests to help." Get started by filling out a Cybersecurity Services Contact Form.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2019

Google Chronicle launched Backstory, the first global security telemetry platform designed to allow companies monitoring cyber threats. Google Chronicle announced Backstory, a cloud-based enterprise-level threat analytics platform that allows companies quickly investigate incidents, discover vulnerabilities and hunt for cyber threats.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Have a valid forward and reverse DNS record for sending IPs ❯ Additionally, for bulk senders: ○ Implement both SPF and DKIM ○ Publish a valid DMARC policy ○ Support one-click unsubscribe and honor user requests within two (2) days “What does this mean for me?” To get started: ❯ Have a DMARC Policy for your DNS. Don’t send spam.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Supports DNS callback for vulnerability discovery and validation. Government experts warn of sophisticated cyber threat actors which are actively scanning networks to potentially exploit the above flaws in vulnerable systems. Fuzzing for more than 60 HTTP request headers (not only 3-4 headers as previously seen tools).

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Luckily you can start to make a difference right now by implementing some changes to your DNS records. So for example, if you registered your website “www.mycompany.com” with GoDaddy, you would edit your DNS record on GoDaddy. Now that you have your list, head to your DNS provider and add a new entry. www.hivesystems.io).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” That's where technologies like protective DNS come in. It may sound difficult, but change always sounds hard at first.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Cobalt Strike Beacon Linux enables emulation of advanced attacks to a network over HTTP, HTTPS, or DNS. It’s a DNS-based communication that helps circumvent classic defense mechanisms that focus on HTTP traffic. A New Variant of Cobalt Strike. It provides a console where you can open a beacon session and enter specific commands.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2024

The right tools coupled with unique data function as preventative measures against threat actors using innovative methods to target and exploit organizations and individuals alike. With the number of cyber threats on the rise, no sector is truly safe from serious fallout. Download the use cases 1.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2022

Note: This OSINT analysis has been originally published at my current employer's Web site - [link] where I'm currently acting as a DNS Threat Researcher since January, 2021. Sample personal emails known to have been currently in use by the "Jabber ZeuS" also known as "Aqua ZeuS" gang: donsft@hotmail[.]com. johnny@guru[.]bearin[.]donetsk[.]ua.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2021

It is linked to a vulnerability in DNS resolvers that allows amplification attacks on authoritative DNS servers. Attacks on DNS servers are dangerous because all the resources they serve become unavailable, regardless of their size and level of DDoS protection. The bug was named TsuNAME. Statistics. Methodology.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new attack technique named SMTP Smuggling has emerged, threatening the integrity of email communication worldwide.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Maltego works by using "transforms" to extract data from a range of online sources such as DNS records, whois databases, social media, and web pages. In 2024, as cyber threats continue to evolve, using advanced OSINT tools is essential for both offense and defense in the cybersecurity landscape. Why Use Maltego?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 2, 2022

What is cyber threat intelligence, and how do we use it in GReAT? This is what we call cyber threat intelligence. It also requires a large and representative set of knowledge about cyberattacks, threat actors and associated tools over an extended timeframe. But why are we offering cyber threat intelligence at all?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

The combination of Prolexic, Edge DNS, and App & API Protector would be recommended for the highest quality of DDoS mitigation to keep applications, data centers, and internet-facing infrastructure (public or private) protected. It is architected for nonstop DNS availability and high performance, even across the largest DDoS attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

SPF: also known as Sender Policy Framework, is a DNS record used for authentication mechanism in email addresses. SPF is a txt record configured in DNS records. For configuring DMARC to DNS records, SPF and DKIM configuration is mandatory. Metadata: Metadata is kind of data which provides information about the other data.

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Webroot

JUNE 21, 2021

Key steps and solutions should be followed to prepare and respond to cyber threats or attacks against your organization. The laptops have antivirus protection, but no DNS protection. The solutions below, coupled with an exercised BC/DR plan, will help reduce your organizational risk exposure and allow for quick remediation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2022

domain and all the ISPs will use a single domestic DNS server for operations. Senior security analysts who worked for the government of the UK in the past suggest that the country must stay extra vigilant in such situations and must protect its national infrastructure against all variants of cyber threats.

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