August 1, 2024 at 05:28PM
Russian cybercriminals are exploiting weaknesses in the Domain Name System (DNS) with the “Sitting Ducks” attack, allowing them to gain unauthorized access to domains for malicious activities like malware delivery and data exfiltration. Researchers estimate over 1 million vulnerable domains daily, emphasizing the need for domain owners to evaluate and mitigate risks for domains over 10 years old.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Russian cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in the Domain Name System (DNS) with the “Sitting Ducks” attack, targeting DNS providers and deploying various malicious activities such as malware delivery, phishing campaigns, brand impersonation, and data exfiltration.
– There are over 1 million susceptible domains at risk each day, offering multiple ways for threat actors to exploit them. The attacks are described as easy to perform, difficult to detect, and entirely preventable, making DNS a strategic attack surface that often goes overlooked.
– To address these attacks, domain name owners are recommended to evaluate their risk, especially for domains older than 10 years, and to utilize the information provided by the researchers to mitigate risks to their DNS services.
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