Category: Domain Industry Vulnerabilities

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is one of the most pervasive and dangerous security vulnerabilities affecting websites today. It occurs when malicious scripts are injected into otherwise benign and trusted websites, exploiting weaknesses in the handling of user input. While often considered an issue related to web applications, XSS vulnerabilities also have profound implications for domain hosting,…

The Domain Name System (DNS) is one of the foundational components of the internet, translating human-readable domain names into machine-friendly IP addresses. However, despite its essential role in the smooth functioning of online activity, the DNS protocol was not originally designed with robust security features in mind. As the internet evolved, the limitations of DNS…

DNS servers are a critical component of the internet’s infrastructure, responsible for translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to communicate. As the backbone of online connectivity, DNS servers handle billions of requests daily, ensuring that users can seamlessly access websites, send emails, and utilize online services. However, despite their essential role,…

Domain Name System (DNS) tunneling is an advanced technique that allows attackers to bypass traditional security controls by encapsulating data within DNS queries and responses. While DNS was originally designed to be a simple, scalable protocol for resolving domain names into IP addresses, it has increasingly become a tool for cybercriminals to evade detection and…

Domain transfer fraud is a serious and increasingly sophisticated form of cyberattack where malicious actors hijack ownership of a domain name through unauthorized transfers. Domains are valuable digital assets that represent businesses, brands, and even personal identities online, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. Whether it’s a well-known business domain, a high-traffic website, or a…

As the internet has become more globally accessible, the adoption of Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) has allowed people worldwide to register domain names using non-Latin scripts, such as Cyrillic, Greek, and various Asian and Arabic characters. While this advancement has enabled more culturally relevant and linguistically accurate online presences, it has also opened the door…

Domain reputation scoring has become an increasingly important concept in the domain industry, particularly as it relates to the security and trustworthiness of online entities. At its core, domain reputation scoring evaluates the credibility and reliability of a domain based on its history, usage patterns, and associated activities. This score is used by email providers,…

The rapid shift towards cloud computing has brought unprecedented scalability, flexibility, and efficiency to businesses of all sizes. However, along with these benefits, it has also introduced a host of new security challenges, particularly in the domain space. As more organizations move their infrastructure and services to the cloud, domain-related threats have evolved in complexity…

DNS rebinding is a sophisticated and dangerous technique that attackers use to exploit vulnerabilities in web browsers and bypass the security mechanisms that protect local networks and systems. By leveraging the Domain Name System (DNS) and the way browsers handle domain resolutions, DNS rebinding allows attackers to gain access to internal network resources, execute unauthorized…

The domain name system (DNS) is the backbone of internet navigation, translating domain names into IP addresses that enable users to access websites and online services. While DNS plays an essential role in the functioning of the internet, it also offers opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit its structure for malicious purposes. One such method involves…