Tag: dns
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Security Advisory: Microsoft Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary On July 14th, 2020 Microsoft publicly disclosed the existence of a critical severity vulnerability in all recent versions of the Microsoft Win… First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2020/07/17/security-advisory-microsoft-windows-dns-server-remote-code-execution-vulnerability/
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DDNS Service In Fortinet Or QNAP Embedded Devices Exposes Sensitive Data, Researchers Warn
Hackers employ DNS for various purposes like redirecting traffic to enable man-in-the-middle attacks, infecting malware through harmful sites, and flo… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/ddns-service-exposes-data-fortinet-qnap/
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DNSBomb : A New DoS Attack That Exploits DNS Queries
A new practical and powerful Denial of service attack has been discovered that exploits DNS queries and responses. This new attack has been termed >>D… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/dnsbomb-dos-exploit/
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Usage of TLS in DDNS Services leads to Information Disclosure in Multiple Vendors
The use of Dynamic DNS (DDNS) services embedded in appliances can potentially expose data and devices to attacks. The use of Dynamic DNS (DDNS) servic… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/163617/hacking/ddns-services-leads-information-disclosure.html
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DNS glitch that threatened Internet stability fixed; cause remains unclear
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DNS Tunneling Used for Stealthy Scans and Email Tracking
Hackers are hiding malicious messages in everyday internet traffic! Learn how DNS tunneling works and how to protect yourself from this sneaky cyberat… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: www.hackread.com/dns-tunneling-stealthy-scans-email-tracking/
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Threat actors expanding malicious use of DNS tunneling
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DNS Tunneling Abuse Expands to Tracking & Scanning Victims
Tags: dnsSeveral campaigns are leveraging the evasive tactic to provide useful insights into victims’ online activities and find new ways to compromise organiz… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/dns-tunneling-abuse-expands-tracking-scanning-victims
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Hackers Use DNS Tunneling to Scan and Track Victims
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Hackers Abuse DNS Tunneling For Covert Communication Firewall Bypass
As a sneaky scheme, hackers use DNS tunneling to bypass traditional security measures. By wrapping malicious data inside DNS queries and responses, th… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/dns-tunneling-covert-communication/
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Attackers Use DNS Tunneling to Track Victim Activity, Scan Networks
Threat actors are using DNS tunneling to track victims’ interaction with spam and to scan network infrastructures. The post ctors are using DNS tunnel… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/attackers-use-dns-tunneling-to-track-victim-activity-scan-networks/
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Hackers use DNS tunneling for network scanning, tracking victims
Threat actors are using Domain Name System (DNS) tunneling to track when their targets open phishing emails and click on malicious links, and to scan … First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-dns-tunneling-for-network-scanning-tracking-victims/
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China-Linked ‘Muddling Meerkat’ Hijacks DNS to Map Internet on Global Scale
A previously undocumented cyber threat dubbed Muddling Meerkat has been observed undertaking sophisticated domain name system (DNS) activities in a li… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/04/china-linked-muddling-meerkat-hijacks.html
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Novel Android vulnerability exposes DNS queries
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‘Cuttlefish’ Zero-Click Malware Steals Private Cloud Data
The newly discovered malware, which has so far mainly targeted Turkish telcos and has links to HiatusRat, infects routers and performs DNS and HTTP hi… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/cuttlefish-zero-click-malware-steals-private-cloud-data
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Neue staatlich gelenkte Bedrohung im Netz aufgedeckt – So nutzt ein neuer DNS-Angreifer die Great Firewall of China
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Android bug leaks DNS queries even when VPN kill switch is enabled
A Mullvad VPN user has discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers even though the Always-on VPN feature was enabled w… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-bug-leaks-dns-queries-even-when-vpn-kill-switch-is-enabled/
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Muddling Meerkat Group Suspected of Espionage via Great Firewall of China
Uncover the Muddling Meerkat, a China-linked threat actor manipulating the DNS. Infoblox research reveals a sophisticated group with deep DNS expertis… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: www.hackread.com/muddling-meerkat-espionage-great-firewall-china/
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‘Muddling Meerkat’ Poses Nation-State DNS Mystery
Likely China-linked adversary has blanketed the Internet with DNS mail requests over the past five years via open resolvers, furthering Great Firewall… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/muddling-meerkat-poses-nation-state-dns-mystery
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Android bug can leak DNS traffic with VPN kill switch enabled
A Mullvad VPN user has discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers even though the Always-on VPN feature was enabled w… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-bug-can-leak-dns-traffic-with-vpn-kill-switch-enabled/
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Muddling Meerkat, a mysterious DNS Operation involving China’s Great Firewall
The China-linked threat actors Muddling Meerkat are manipulating DNS to probe networks globally since 2019. Infoblox researchers observed China-linked… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/162564/apt/muddling-meerkat-dns-operation-2024.html
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Global DNS manipulation conducted by suspected Chinese state-backed threat
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Muddling Meerkat hackers manipulate DNS using China’s Great Firewall
A new cluster of activity tracked as Muddling Meerkat is believed to be linked to a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor’s manipulation of DNS to prob… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/muddling-meerkat-hackers-manipulate-dns-using-chinas-great-firewall/
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Chinese Hackers Have Been Probing DNS Networks Globally for Years: Report
While China-linked Muddling Meerkat’s operations look like DNS DDoS attacks, it seems unlikely that denial of service is their goal, at least in the n… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/chinese-hackers-have-been-probing-dns-networks-globally-for-years-report/
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Netscout DDoS Threat Intelligence Report Ausgabe 12 – Starker Anstieg von DDoS- und DNS Water Torture-Angriffen
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Nutzerbeschwerden: Googles VPN-App sabotiert DNS-Einstellungen unter Windows
Unter Windows sorgt Googles hauseigener VPN-Dienst schon seit geraumer Zeit für DNS-Probleme. Ein Google-Mitarbeiter behauptet, das Verhalten sei beab… First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nutzerbeschwerden-googles-vpn-app-sabotiert-dns-einstellungen-unter-windows-2404-183832.html
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Google One VPN: Übergriffige Zugangs-App gefährdet Datenschutz
Googles VPN-App verdreht eigenmächtig die DNS-Einstellungen von Windows. Das kann den Datenschutz negativ beeinflussen. Laut Google ist das Verhalten … First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Google-One-VPN-Uebergriffige-Zugangs-App-gefaehrdet-Datenschutz-9675391.html
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Enjoy 2 Years of Unrestricted Access to Your Favorite Content for Only $40
Unlocator VPN + Free Smart DNS blasts through firewalls, censorship and geo-restrictions so you will always be able to access your favorite content. U… First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/unlocator-vpn-free-smart-dns-subscription/
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Cybercriminals Using Novel DNS Hijacking Technique for Investment Scams
A new DNS threat actor dubbed;Savvy Seahorse;is leveraging sophisticated techniques to entice targets into fake investment platforms and steal funds.S… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/cybercriminals-using-novel-dns.html
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Savvy Seahorse Targets Investment Platforms With DNS Scams
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