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eHarmony Chooses NeuStar’s Ultra Services Network Infrastructure

eHarmony, the Internet's #1 trusted relationship service, has selected NeuStar's Ultra Domain Name Systems (DNS) service to deliver enhanced web site performance. more

Koobface Makes a Comeback

The Koobface Gang gained notoriety from 2008 to the 2010s for spreading malware via Facebook and other social networks. Believe it or not, the gang amassed millions of dollars from their online scams while hiding in plain sight in St. Petersburg, Russia. After being publicly identified in 2012, the gang members shut down their operations. more

Exploring BlackTech IoCs Reveals Hundreds of Artifacts in 2022

BlackTech, an APT group known for cyber espionage activities targeting Asia, was recently detected using a new malware called “FlagPro.” NTT Security named some indicators of compromise (IoC) related to the new campaign, including five IP addresses and two subdomains. more

Port25 Announces Release of PowerMTA V4.5r5

Port25, A Message Systems Company, has just released its latest version of PowerMTA v4.5r5 and PowerMTA Management Console v1.5r5. Highlighted here are the major features of this particular release more

Motivated to Solve Problems at Verisign

As the world keeps changing, so do the requirements for products and services and the ways to achieve them most effectively. Our researchers and engineers continue to innovate and adapt to those changes, while also anticipating the next ones. more

Through the Spyglass: NSO Group Spyware Pegasus in Focus

The NSO Group has been known for targeting dissident journalists and bloggers notably with its proprietary spyware Pegasus. In November 2021, for instance, Apple sued the NSO Group for its alleged surveillance and targeting of its device users. more

NeuStar to Enhance Global Internet Security by Hosting Core DNS Root Nameserver

NeuStar announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Internet Systems Consortium, Inc. (ISC) to host its F-root nameserver (one of the Internet's 13 global DNS root nameservers) on NeuStar's DNS Shield infrastructure. more

Signs of MuddyWater Developments Found in the DNS

Cyber espionage group MuddyWater's or Mercury's first major campaign was seen as early as 2012. But as things always go in the cybersecurity realm, threat groups, especially those that gain infamy, don't necessarily just come and go. more

Demand Media and Directi join forces for .PW

Demand Media's eNom, the world's largest ICANN Accredited wholesale registrar, today confirmed its participation as an accredited registrar for .PW - the Professional Web. more

Attack Surface Analysis: Most Blacklisted IP Addresses Scrutinized

The attack surface of every Internet user gets wider every day, but it doesn't mean there's nothing that can be done about it. For one, analyzing possible attack vectors, such as suspicious or malicious domain names and IP addresses, can help with attack surface management. more

Eternity’s LilithBot, Soon Available to Regular Internet Users?

Eternity, also known as the "EternityTeam" or "Eternity Project," has been active since January 2022 and tied to the Jester Group. It gained infamy for using the as-a-service subscription model to distribute its own brand of malware modules via underground forums. more

Illegally Streaming “Spider-Man: No Way Home” Could Be Hazardous to Your Computer

Given the dangers that COVID-19 poses to people's health and the emergence of new variants every so often, it's easy to see why avid moviegoers would resort to streaming instead. But while they may indeed be avoiding the disease, their attempts to download pirated movies is not only illegal -- it could put their computers at risk. more

Afrinic’s IP Address Crisis Raises Red Flags for Entire African Internet’s Sustainability

The recent IP address crisis involving Africa’s regional internet registry (Afrinic) and Cloud Innovation has shaken up the internet industry, also raising the long-standing question if RIR’s IP asset governance policies are sustainable for long-term network growth. more

REvil Ransomware: What Can We Learn from Published IoCs in 2022?

Ransomware has been one of the biggest threats to Internet users the world over since the malware first surfaced. REvil was one of the most notorious ransomware variants of 2021, pushing the U.S. Department of State to offer a US$10 million reward to anyone who can name and locate REvil gang leaders and up to US$5 million for any of their affiliates in November. more

DNS-Based Threats: Cache Poisoning

As DNS attacks grow in frequency and impact, organizations can no longer afford to overlook DNS security as part of their overall defense-in-depth strategy. As with IT security in general, no single tactic can address the entire DNS threat landscape or secure the complete DNS ecosystem. more