Cybercriminals hijack DNS to build stealth attack networks

Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remains an underrecognized topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector, and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these attacks and the risk to organizations are significant. Infoblox researchers estimate that over 1 million registered domains could be vulnerable daily. More evidence found on Sitting Ducks Attacks During a Sitting Ducks attack, the malicious actor gains control of a domain by … More

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15 November 2024


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