DNS stories - Page 3
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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apm
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software development
By adopting a DevOps approach to their work, IT teams can achieve better optimised applications and consistent, reliable performance for end users.
The challenge of ensuring effective protection against DNS attacks
Wed, 5th May 2021
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ddos
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ndr
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cybersecurity
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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uc
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ddos
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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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ddos
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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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e-commerce
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venafi
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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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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 infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
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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martech
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software development
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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ddos
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cybersecurity
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opinion
With the explosion of cyber-security attacks, what is the best way of determining which websites are good and which are bad?.
Facebook goes down (twice)
Mon, 27th Sep 2010
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facebook
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social networking
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outage
Facebook experienced its worst outage in over four years, leaving millions disconnected twice last week due to an internal error.