DNS stories
Fortinet enhances universal SASE offering for integrated global coverage
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Fortinet has upgraded its Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offerings in order to boost global cloud security.
auDA shows commitment to secure .au domain in 2022-23 annual report
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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compliance
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it infrastructure
auDA details its dedication to securing a reliable .au domain amid an increased demand from Australians in its 2022-23 report.
Exclusive: New Infoblox partner program continues its legacy
Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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partner programmes
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resellers
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infoblox
Infoblox has just launched the latest iteration of its partner program across the globe that allows resellers to benefit more.
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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it infrastructure
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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.
Text4Shell++ - Where there’s smoke, there’s fire
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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devsecops
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security vulnerabilities
Apache's watchTowr Platform has identified dangerous string interpolation operators that could be abused by attackers.
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DigiCert acquires DNS Made Easy and affiliated brands
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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mergers and acquisitions
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integration
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digicert
DigiCert has acquired DNS Made Easy to expand its portfolio of managed DNS services and enhance certificate validation security.
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.
Why taking a DevOps approach to network performance can improve application experience
Mon, 10th May 2021
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devops
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project management
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app development
By adopting a DevOps approach to their work, IT teams can achieve better optimised applications and consistent, reliable performance for end users.
InternetNZ discloses vulnerability that can be used to carry out cyberattacks
Fri, 7th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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internetnz
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dns attacks
New DNS vulnerability discovered by InternetNZ could result in global Denial-of-Service attacks on authoritative servers, including .nz.
The challenge of ensuring effective protection against DNS attacks
Wed, 5th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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ndr
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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ddos
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telecommunications
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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.
Neustar acquires Verisign's public DNS service
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
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neustar
Those using the Verisign Public DNS will be migrated to Neustar’s infrastructure ‘in a process that will be fully transparent to them’, Neustar states.
Venafi uncovers suspicious retail lookalike domains using valid certificates
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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venafi
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online retail
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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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firewall
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network management
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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.
Comms providers hit by most DDoS attacks in Q3 2018
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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ddos
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nexusguard
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communications services provider
New data indicates attackers preyed on the large attack surface of ASN-level communications service providers with a ‘bit-and-piece’ approach.
Bringing security to the next-level of networking
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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network management
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firewall
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network security
By securing your network at the DDI level, you can prevent DNS attacks, data exfiltration, and put a barrier around every connected device.
Simple, scalable and secure DDI - next level network management
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Infoblox has been the market-leading provider of DDI management for years. Now, thanks to their extensive R&D, they have taken it to the cloud.
Why protecting your DNS should never be an afterthought
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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ddos
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domain names
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neustar
Being such an integral part of the internet infrastructure makes DNS a popular target for cyber criminals looking to attack organisational networks and data.
Stuck in the middle: how ‘grey websites’ highlight the importance of DNS decision-making
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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ddos
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neustar
With the explosion of cyber-security attacks, what is the best way of determining which websites are good and which are bad?.
Citrix acquires NZ software firm EMS-Cortex
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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virtualisation
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daas
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citrix
Citrix completes acquisition of EMS-Cortex, adding cloud control panel to their portfolio.
Facebook goes down (twice)
Mon, 27th Sep 2010
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dns
Facebook has been plagued with outages over the last few days, crashing twice within 24 hours.
a HacK tHat was more tHan a HiccUP
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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dns
The recent hacking of the Domainz registry may have looked like a storm in a teacup, but the implications for the security of Web sites are much larger.
Help your customers get more out of their day with Windows Server ‘Longhorn’
Fri, 1st Jun 2007
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servers
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dns
* The Windows Server ‘Longhorn’ beta 3 is now available, giving you a chance to help your customers spend less time on day-to-day tasks and more time adding real value to their business.