#InternetInfrastructure

How $20 and a lapsed domain allowed security pros to undermine internet integrity

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September 11, 2024 at 07:07AM During Black Hat, watchTowr Labs researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the WHOIS protocol. They purchased an expired domain to demonstrate its potential misuse. The findings revealed that numerous organizations and government entities were still querying the expired domain, highlighting serious security concerns. The researchers also identified vulnerabilities in TLS/SSL certificate authorities, … Read more

Funding the Organizations That Secure the Internet

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April 2, 2024 at 02:05PM Common Good Cyber is a global consortium uniting nonprofit, private sector, and government organizations to fund initiatives dedicated to maintaining the security of Internet infrastructure. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that Common Good Cyber is a global consortium that connects nonprofit, private sector, and government organizations. Their focus … Read more

Censys Banks $75M for Attack Surface Management Technology

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October 25, 2023 at 11:15AM Michigan startup Censys has secured $75 million in funding, including a $50 million Series C venture round and $25 million in debt funding. The funding was led by SVB Capital and included investors such as Decibel Partners, GV, Greylock, and Intel Capital. Censys offers technology to help organizations automate security … Read more