‘Cyber Storm’ drill for critical infrastructure focuses on corruption of key IT services
It is the subtle manipulation of these IT services that advanced hacking campaigns often exploit in the real world.
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DNS hijacking
Hackers are messing with routers’ DNS settings as telework surges around the world
BitDefender caught a campaign of attackers hijacking the DNS settings in Linksys routers.
DHS tells U.S. organizations to clamp down on cybersecurity in wake of Soleimani killing
The CISA advisory acknowledges the considerable capabilities at Iran’s disposal should the Islamic Republic choose to retaliate in cyberspace.
Paul Vixie on the spike in DNS hijacking
Farsight Security CEO Paul Vixie talks with CyberScoop Editor-in-Chief Greg Otto about why attackers have focused on DHS hijacking in recent months.
DNS hacks are attacks on critical infrastructure, senior U.S. diplomat says
Amb. Robert Strayer said if the recent spate of DNS hijackings are nation-state-baseds, they are no different than any other attacks on critical infrastructure.
Ongoing state-sponsored DNS hijacking campaign has compromised 40 entities
Using the DNS records, attackers are capable of rerouting user traffic and stealing credentials from what appears to be a legitimate website.
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Rep. Langevin: We need a DHS briefing to understand extent of DNS hijacking threat
“We need to understand the scope of this action and how many agencies were actually affected,” Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., told CyberScoop.
DHS releases emergency order to prevent DNS hijacking
DHS wants agencies to clamp down on login credentials after a hacking campaign emanating from Iran.
Broad DNS hijacking campaign could originate in Middle East: FireEye
The campaign is targeting organizations in the Middle East, North America and Europe, researchers say.