DNS attacks stories

DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.

WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.

Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.

DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.

Cybersecurity firm Radware has launched an AI-driven version of its DNS DDoS Protection solution. Using patented algorithms, it accurately identifies and blocks harmful traffic without human interaction, improving attack response time.

ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.

Cybersecurity firm Radware clinches a contract to deliver advanced DDoS protection to an unmentioned Asian tax authority, in an aim to uphold national economic interests and fortify tech infrastructure.

Radware's new business model offers innovative network and application security services to MSSPs, providing fresh revenue streams and business growth opportunities.

Check Point Software Technologies unveils Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000, new firewall series aimed at fortifying cybersecurity for SMBs, offering AI-driven threat prevention and scalable cloud management.

Radware, a renowned cybersecurity and application delivery provider, has secured a multimillion-pound deal to expand its partnership with a leading global telecom company.

Kaspersky's investigation reveals that Tomiris APT group, which operates in Central Asia, deploys malware previously linked to Turla.

According to Future Market Insights, the demand registered in the DNS security market will increase at a noteworthy CAGR of around 8.4% from 2023-2033.

Organisations embracing digital transformation must prioritize cybersecurity measures as networks expand. Secure SD-WAN solutions offer enhanced protection.

Akamai Technologies has released three new research reports focusing on ransomware, web applications and APIs, and DNS traffic.

According to the report, while the average attack size fell by 50% over 2021 the maximum attack size nearly tripled, growing 297% over the same period.

False positives are often used as a key metric by decision-makers trying to identify the effectiveness of a cybersecurity solution.

DNS attacks are on the rise, with 72% of organisations experiencing an attack in the past year, according to a survey by Neustar.

The ways in which bad actors can use DNS to mount attacks are numerous. Here are some of the most popular ones.

Telecoms firms are set to increase security budgets to defend against DNS service attacks, which were the most common in 2020, according to a survey.