Tag: dns tunneling
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Iranian Hackers Evolve Cavern C2 with Google Apps Script Evasion
Meet the sneaky new tactic Iranian hackers are using to evade detection: blending malicious traffic with everyday services like Google Apps Script. By leveraging DNS A-record responses, they're able to switch between direct HTTPS channels and Google Apps Script relays, making it harder to track their moves.

Kaspersky's Network Anomaly Detection Exposes Stealthy Attacks
Stay one step ahead of sneaky attackers with Network Anomaly Detection, a powerful tool that uncovers stealthy threats like Kerberoasting and DNS tunneling that often evade signature-based security tools. By spotting unusual network activity, you can shut down hidden attacks before they cause damage.

TrickBot Adopts DNS Tunneling in Latest Evolution
TrickBot's latest evolution uses DNS tunneling to evade detection, with FortiGuard Labs spotting the malware moving a 1.2 MB file in just 40 seconds. This sneaky new tactic lets TrickBot fly under the radar, routing encrypted data to a public resolver via DNS packets.

Node-ipc Package Infected with Credential-Stealing Malware
A malicious update to the widely-used node-ipc library has infected thousands of projects with credential-stealing malware, posing a significant supply-chain risk for developer environments and CI systems. With over 690,000 weekly downloads, this single compromised library could be exfiltrating sensitive data from countless unsuspecting users.