Don’t Let Your Domain Name Become a “Sitting Duck”

More than a million domain names — including many registered by Fortune 100 firms and brand protection companies — are vulnerable to takeover by cybercriminals thanks to authentication weaknesses at a number of large web hosting providers and domain registrars, new research finds. Continue reading Don’t Let Your Domain Name Become a “Sitting Duck”

Infoblox says IT Pros Are Missing This Mega-Threat From Organised Global Cyber Criminals

Cyber security threat actor VexTrio is flying under the radar for most APAC region cyber security professionals because it is a web traffic distribution middle man rather than an endpoint source of malware. Continue reading Infoblox says IT Pros Are Missing This Mega-Threat From Organised Global Cyber Criminals

Exploring the intersection of network security and modern technologies

Networks serve as the backbone of modern communication and business operations, facilitating seamless data exchange and connectivity. However, the increasing complexity of networks also brings forth heightened security challenges. Robust network securi… Continue reading Exploring the intersection of network security and modern technologies

MFA under fire, attackers undermine trust in security measures

In this Help Net Security video, Renée Burton, Head of Threat Intelligence at Infoblox, discusses MFA attacks. MFA adds security to online accounts, but MFA lookalikes are a real threat to consumers and enterprises. Consumers have come to trust MFA, bu… Continue reading MFA under fire, attackers undermine trust in security measures

.US Harbors Prolific Malicious Link Shortening Service

The top-level domain for the United States — .US — is home to thousands of newly-registered domains tied to a malicious link shortening service that facilitates malware and phishing scams, new research suggests. The findings come close on the heels of a report that identified .US domains as among the most prevalent in phishing attacks over the past year. Continue reading .US Harbors Prolific Malicious Link Shortening Service

Photos: Infosecurity Europe 2023, part 2

Infosecurity Europe 2023 is taking place at ExCeL London from 20-22 June 2023 and Help Net Security is on site. The first gallery is available here. Here’s a closer look at the conference featuring: Island, ThreatAware, Adaptiva, Infoblox, Noetic… Continue reading Photos: Infosecurity Europe 2023, part 2