Once Upon a Time in the West - A Story on DNS Attacks
Explore the world of DNS attacks in this informative conference talk from OWASP Global AppSec Tel Aviv. Delve into the toolsets and techniques used by notorious cybercriminal groups like OceanLotus, DNSpionage, and OilRig. Examine a decade of DNS-related attacks, uncovering the latest discovered techniques to improve detection and defense strategies. Learn about simplified examples of DNS attacks, different types of DNS attacks, and notable cases including the Chilean incident. Gain insights into recent DNS attacks from the past three years, understanding projects like Siren, Nest Analyst, and Dart Hydro. Investigate the motivations and methods of various threat actors, including financially-driven groups like Fin7 and Fin8, as well as state-sponsored entities such as APT32 Ocean Lotus. Discover common techniques like DNS tunneling and receive general recommendations for protecting against these threats. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any remaining questions about this critical aspect of cybersecurity. Read more