Tag: dns

An investigation into 19 new top-level domains (TLDs) released in the past year revealed various malicious activities, including phishing campaigns, distribution of potentially unwanted programs, torrenting websites, and pranking campaigns. The study found a correlation between the TLDs' general av…

To improve our detection of suspicious network activity, we developed a deep learning method to profile and detect malicious DNS traffic patterns. Based on these DNS profiles, we implemented multiple detection modules designed to identify suspicious domains from different perspectives. We explored …

This intelligence analysis examines the Black Basta ransomware campaign, which has significantly impacted businesses and critical infrastructure across North America, Europe, and Australia. The report highlights Infoblox's ability to identify and block over 78% of the malicious domains associated w…

This analysis discusses a large-scale domain name system (DNS) probing operation that targets open resolvers globally. An actor operating from the China Education and Research Network is conducting these probes, sending queries with encoded IP addresses to identify and measure responses from open D…

This report unveils a previously undisclosed multiyear operation conducted by a sophisticated actor called Muddling Meerkat. The operation employs Domain Name System (DNS) queries, open DNS resolvers, and interacts with China's Great Firewall. The tactics demonstrate the actor's ability to conduct …