security.itworld.com - DNS servers do hackers' dirty work

security.itworld.com


Title	DNS servers do hackers' dirty work
Type	Feature
Source	CNET News.com 3/24/06
Summary	A new type of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack being waged through DNS servers rather than bot networks has lowered the bar for hackers, making it easier to "launch potentially crippling attacks," a security researcher says. This article takes an in-depth look at this new front in the IT security wars. continue

On this topic

Hackers hit Scientology with online attack

Kremlin accused of DDOS cyberbullying

After attacks, US government sending team to Estonia

security.itworld.com. Sign up Now!

Featured topics

	Spam
	2008 Internet Security Trends Report IronPort FTC settles with advertiser for spam campaign IDG News Service How I nuked mobile spam Computerworld
	Defensive measures
	Microsoft preps 7 critical security updates IDG News Service Case Study: Consolidating Servers While Keeping Them in Sync with DR Dell & VMware Case Study: Simplified DR Planning and Implementation Dell & VMware
	Vulnerabilities
	Mozilla patches three critical Firefox flaws IDG News Service Notes on a trading scandal: What went wrong at Société Générale? ITworld My life as a dog IDG News Service

	Policy and standards
	IT pros, remote workers fess up to security lapses Network World Antivirus companies aim to set standards for testing IDG News Service Security best practices: CIOs from IBM, Intel, and Symantec share their lessons learned InfoWorld
	Threats
	Antivirus company's Web site serves up malware IDG News Service Securing the Online User Experience: Building User Confidence and Stopping Fraud Aberdeen Group Five data leak nightmares Network World

•	Closing the Gap Between Patient and Caregiver
	Optical network solutions from AT&T provide scalable, secure bandwidth to keep the health care provider and the patient connected, despite increasing network traffic.

•	FREE Sophos Threat Detection Test
	Scan for viruses, spyware & adware. Is your AV catching everything?

•	Web Penetration & App Testing
	Web Penetration Security Services. 300+ Clients. Free, Quick Quotes!

•	IMPROVE YOUR SUPPORT EFFICIENCY
	WebEx lets you remotely control, configure and install applications and updates more efficiently.

•	Enterprise IP Goes Mobile
	To maximize full productivity, companies must integrate their mobile applications with the IP network.

» Buy a link now

Advertisements

Sponsored links
	Top 5 Reasons to Combine App Performance and Security
	Bring harmony to your mix of UNIX-Linux-Windows computing environments
	KODAK i1400 Series Scanners stand up to the challenge
	Locate Hidden Software on business PCs with this free tool


www.itworld.com open.itworld.com security.itworld.com smallbusiness.itworld.com storage.itworld.com utilitycomputing.itworld.com wireless.itworld.com
Contact Us About Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Reprints CIO Computerworld CSO GamePro Games.net IDG Connect IDG World Expo Infoworld ITworld JavaWorld LinuxWorld MacUser Macworld Network World PC World Playlist Copyright © Computerworld, Inc. All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Computerworld Inc. is prohibited. Computerworld and Computerworld.com and the respective logos are trademarks of International Data Group Inc.