When "Customers" Attack DNS
Be real. A Communications Service Provider’s (CSP’s) customer will not use their home to attack the Domain Name System (DNS). They might as well unplug from the Internet. Yet, customers get infected, CPEs get violated, and miscreants all over the Internet reflect attacks off CSP customers to attack others. This abuse happens every day. It is part of the "noise" of the Internet. It is also a major threat to the Internet. What does a CSP do when 30% of their customers are infected with malware? What happens if a "threat-actor" takes a fraction of that 30% and attacks the CSP’s infrastructure? CSPs need tools to take action to protect themselves. This blog will walk through CSP malware mitigation consideration. CSPs taking action now will keep their customers from threatening the CSP’s business. Continue reading When "Customers" Attack DNS