Over the weekend, the internet reminded us just how fragile it can be. When Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major DNS-related failure, thousands of websites, apps, banks, and platforms worldwide were knocked offline within minutes. As WIRED put it, “When the system couldn’t correctly resolve which server to connect to, cascading failures took down services ... View Post
Why Cybersecurity is No Longer Optional for Crypto Exchanges
The digital gold rush into cryptocurrencies has transformed virtual currencies from a niche interest into a multi-trillion dollar asset class. This explosive growth has made cryptocurrency exchanges the modern-day equivalent of bank vaults, holding billions in digital assets. However, this concentration of wealth has also placed a massive target on their backs. The ... View Post
Domain Hijacking Prevention: Lessons from the Massive “Sitting Ducks” Attack That Compromised 70,000 Domains
In November 2024, cybersecurity researchers at Infoblox uncovered one of the largest domain hijacking campaigns in recent history. The attack, dubbed “Sitting Ducks,” resulted in the compromise of approximately 70,000 legitimate domains belonging to well-known brands, non-profits, and government entities. This massive breach serves as a stark reminder that domain ... View Post
DNS Spoofing: A Deep Dive Into This Devious Cyber Attack (and How to Stop It)
The Internet's Trust Problem Picture this: You're heading to an important business meeting, and you call your most trusted contact for directions. They confidently give you an address, you follow their guidance perfectly, and you end up at a completely different location—one that looks legitimate but is actually controlled by someone with malicious intent. This ... View Post
The Case for YubiKeys: Stronger Login Security for Your Domains
Your domain name is more than an address on the internet. It’s your brand, your identity, and the foundation of your online presence. Protecting it is critical. Yet far too often, domain security gets overlooked until something goes wrong. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce risk — but not all 2FA methods are ... View Post
Two Years Late, and Millions Short: 187,000 People Have their Personal and Financial Information Stolen from Bank Breach
When customers hand over their personal and financial data, they are trusting that institution with their livelihoods. That trust was shattered when Fairmont Federal Credit Union (FFCU) disclosed a breach — two years after it happened — that compromised the complete financial identities of 187,038 people. The attack itself took place in late 2023. The Black Basta ... View Post






