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New DNS changing malware detected

New DNS changing malware detected

Trend Micro has detected a new DNS changing form of malware, which poisons other hosts on the local subnet installing a rogue Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on the network.
Dan Raywood Dec 12 2008 11:13AM Security
One in four public DNS servers insecure

One in four public DNS servers insecure

One in four public-facing domain name system (DNS) servers on the internet are still vulnerable to the Kaminsky flaw, according to the fourth annual survey of DNS servers by network services vendor Infoblox.
Dave Bailey Nov 11 2008 10:19AM Security
Security group: Vulnerability disclosure is impractical

Security group: Vulnerability disclosure is impractical

An advisory group contends that the scramble over Dan Kaminsky's DNS flaw discovery proves that full disclosure is simply not feasible.
Mark Mayne Oct 30 2008 9:36AM Security
DNS cache poisoning on the rise

DNS cache poisoning on the rise

A new threat that poisons DNS caches has been identified.
Dan Raywood Oct 8 2008 9:48AM Security
Apple fixes another DNS vulnerability

Apple fixes another DNS vulnerability

Apple released a security update for its Mac OS X to fix several security issues, most notably for the notorious DNS cache poisoning problem and a vulnerability within PostScript font names.
Sue Sep 18 2008 12:53PM Security
Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Researchers have developed a browser security system that protects against the recently-revealed DNS vulnerability and other Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.
Liz Tay Aug 27 2008 11:39AM Security
Physicist hacks DNS patch

Physicist hacks DNS patch

A Russian physicist has successfully hacked an emergency patch designed to fix a recently discovered DNS vulnerability.
Aharon Etengoff Aug 11 2008 7:15AM Security
Kaminsky delivers DNS dirt

Kaminsky delivers DNS dirt

Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has delivered his much-anticipated report on the DNS flaw he discovered earlier this year.
Shaun Nichols Aug 8 2008 12:34PM Security
Kaminsky delivers DNS dirt

Kaminsky delivers DNS dirt

Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has delivered his much-anticipated report on the DNS flaw he discovered earlier this year.
Shaun Nichols Aug 8 2008 10:39AM Security
BLACK HAT: DNS flaw could spread beyond the browser

BLACK HAT: DNS flaw could spread beyond the browser

DNS cache poisoning is not just for web browsers anymore. According to researcher Dan Kaminsky, there are a variety of programs that make requests of DNS servers, including games and a number of desktop applications.
Chuck Miller Aug 7 2008 4:57PM Security
Icann releases DNS flaw FAQ and online test tool

Icann releases DNS flaw FAQ and online test tool

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the availability of an online FAQ and online tool to help raise awareness for the recently discovered hazardous DNS flaw.
Negar Salek Aug 7 2008 4:55PM Security
Apple misses mark on DNS patch

Apple misses mark on DNS patch

Leopard remains vulnerable to cache poisoning, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols Aug 6 2008 9:52AM Security
Apple patches DNS hole

Apple patches DNS hole

Apple has released a security patch which fixes a much-publicised flaw in Domain Name Server (DNS) security, which could have allowed cache-poisoning attacks.
Stewart Meagher Aug 4 2008 9:35AM Security
DNS flaw causes security scramble

DNS flaw causes security scramble

The DNS cache poisoning, has got security firms scrambling to provide protection.
Clement James Aug 1 2008 9:54AM Security
First DNS attacks reported

First DNS attacks reported

The first attacks to on the Kaminsky DNS vulnerability have been reported.
Shaun Nichols Jul 26 2008 1:18PM Security
Exploit emerges for DNS flaw

Exploit emerges for DNS flaw

Exploit code has surfaced for a much-touted Domain Name System flaw..
Shaun Nichols Jul 25 2008 2:36PM Security
DNS flaw details heighten urgency to patch

DNS flaw details heighten urgency to patch

When researcher Dan Kaminsky reveals details behind the major DNS protocol vulnerability next month at Black Hat, it may not be such a surprise anymore.
Dan Kaplan Jul 23 2008 9:37AM Security
Major DNS flaw revealed

Major DNS flaw revealed

A high-profile security flaw scheduled for disclosure next month has been released early, much to the chagrin of security experts.
Shaun Nichols Jul 23 2008 9:05AM Security
Multiple vendors cooperate to issue DNS design flaw fix

Multiple vendors cooperate to issue DNS design flaw fix

A DNS design flaw, which could have allowed remote attackers to silently hijack web sessions, prompted Tuesday's release of an unprecedented multivendor patch.
Dan Kaplan Jul 9 2008 9:41AM Security
The importance of recursive DNS

The importance of recursive DNS

To provide a safer internet browsing experience, recursive services are being provided free of charge.
Rodney Joffe, senior vice president and senior technologi May 5 2008 3:50PM Security

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