Multi-cloud Strategies Making DDI and DNS Cumbersome to Manage
Infoblox’s Universal DDI solution could help stop cyber threat actors earlier. Continue reading Multi-cloud Strategies Making DDI and DNS Cumbersome to Manage
Category Archives: Domain Name System
It’s Always DNS – But Not in the Way You May Think
A popular joke among technologists says that it’s always DNS, even when it initially didn’t seem that way. DNS issues come in many shapes and forms, including some often-overlooked security issues. DNS (short for the Domain Name System) continues to be… Continue reading It’s Always DNS – But Not in the Way You May Think
DNS Filtering: A Top Battle Front Against Malware and Phishing
Peter Lowe with DNSFilter discusses the science behind domain name system (DNS) filtering and how this method is effective in blocking out phishing and malware. Continue reading DNS Filtering: A Top Battle Front Against Malware and Phishing
Mozilla says ISPs are lying to Congress about encrypted DNS
Mozilla on Friday posted a letter urging Congress to take the broadband industry’s lobbying against encrypted DNS within Firefox and Chrome with a grain of salt. Continue reading Mozilla says ISPs are lying to Congress about encrypted DNS
Why DNS Monitoring Can Be A Huge Boon to Security
When it comes to the internet, it doesn’t get more basic than DNS—and maybe that’s why it doesn’t get the attention it deserves, especially on security matters. DNS, or Domain Name System, is officially the decentralized naming system for resources co… Continue reading Why DNS Monitoring Can Be A Huge Boon to Security
State-Sponsored DNS Hijacking Infiltrates 40 Firms Globally
An ongoing campaign, active since 2017, has been stealing credentials via global DNS hijacking attacks. Continue reading State-Sponsored DNS Hijacking Infiltrates 40 Firms Globally
U.S. Gov Issues Urgent Warning of DNS Hijacking Attacks
An emergency directive from the Department of Homeland Security provides “required actions” for U.S. government agencies to prevent widespread DNS hijacking attacks. Continue reading U.S. Gov Issues Urgent Warning of DNS Hijacking Attacks
Major DNS Threats: Preventing DNS Hijacking and Leaks
Keeping your DNS safe is critical in today’s increasingly dangerous cyber environment Preventing hackers from accessing your private data is a complicated task on its own. Data security and privacy are becoming more difficult in the face of cybe… Continue reading Major DNS Threats: Preventing DNS Hijacking and Leaks
Attackers Use UPnP to Sidestep DDoS Defenses
Universal Plug and Play networking protocols can be exploited to bypass DDoS mitigations. Continue reading Attackers Use UPnP to Sidestep DDoS Defenses
How to Make Your Internet Faster with Privacy-Focused 1.1.1.1 DNS Service
Cloudflare, a well-known Internet performance and security company, announced the launch of 1.1.1.1—world’s fastest and privacy-focused secure DNS service that not only speeds up your internet connection but also makes it harder for ISPs to track your … Continue reading How to Make Your Internet Faster with Privacy-Focused 1.1.1.1 DNS Service