DNS stories - Page 2
Infoblox & Google Cloud partner for hybrid networking
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infoblox and Google Cloud have joined forces to enhance hybrid multi-cloud networking and cybersecurity, launching new solutions to streamline cloud transitions.
Fast Flux DNS tactics escalate cyber defence challenges
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The rise of Fast Flux DNS has empowered cybercriminals to evade detection more effectively, presenting significant challenges for security agencies in Australia.
DigiCert integrates UltraDNS to enhance digital security
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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quantum computing
DigiCert has integrated UltraDNS into its DigiCert ONE platform, enhancing cryptographic agility and aiming to streamline digital security for businesses.
Morphing Meerkat leads sophisticated phishing operation
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
A new cyber threat, led by the actor known as Morphing Meerkat, is exploiting DNS records to launch sophisticated phishing attacks on over 100 brands.
F5 & NVIDIA collaborate to enhance AI at network edge
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
F5 has unveiled its BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions, powered by NVIDIA's BlueField-3 DPUs, to optimise AI capabilities for service providers at the edge.
EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
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cybercriminals
For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
Metropolis launches new .metropolis Web3 domains with Unstoppable
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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network infrastructure
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ai
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icann
Metropolis, a bustling SocialFi network with 400+ creators and brands, unveils user-owned digital identities via .metropolis Web3 domains in partnership with Unstoppable Domains.
ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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edutech
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vpns
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devops
ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
Akamai unveils Shield NS53 to protect DNS infrastructures
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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cloud security
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api
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cybersecurity
Akamai Technologies unveils Shield NS53, a novel product aimed to safeguard on-premises DNS infrastructure from resource exhaustion attacks.
Fortinet enhances universal SASE offering for integrated global coverage
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet has upgraded its Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offerings in order to boost global cloud security.
DNSSEC is becoming the key to a more User-Friendly Future
Tue, 14th Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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connectivity
Over the next few years, internet connectivity is likely to change, and the outcome will lead to two divergent futures.
User error causes six hour outage on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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facebook
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instagram
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whatsapp
Following a six-hour outage on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, bringing millions of digital lives to a halt, criticism of the company has been widespread.
The challenge of ensuring effective protection against DNS attacks
Wed, 5th May 2021
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ddos
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ndr
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cybersecurity
The ways in which bad actors can use DNS to mount attacks are numerous. Here are some of the most popular ones.
Telcos plagued by DNS attacks, but budgets should focus elsewhere
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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uc
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ddos
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f5 networks
Telecoms firms are set to increase security budgets to defend against DNS service attacks, which were the most common in 2020, according to a survey.
DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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ddos
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shopping
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neustar
Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.
Venafi uncovers suspicious retail lookalike domains using valid certificates
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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e-commerce
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venafi
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dns attacks
The total number of certificates using lookalike domains is more than 400% greater than the number of authentic retail domains.
Palo Alto releases new, feature-rich firewall
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto is calling it the 'fastest-ever next-generation firewall' with integrated cloud-based DNS Security service to stop attacks.
Why protecting your DNS should never be an afterthought
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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ddos
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martech
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software development
Being such an integral part of the internet infrastructure makes DNS a popular target for cyber criminals looking to attack organisational networks and data.