Service Providers
Networks hosting botnet C&Cs: Same players, same problems
With every Botnet Threat Update we publish, the same networks consistently appear in the Top 20 for hosting botnet command and control (C&C) servers. But why does this keep happening? In this ...
Botnet Threat Update July to December 2024
Overall botnet command control (C&C) activity decreased marginally by -4% between July and December last year. China dominated the Top 20 charts with increased botnet C&C activity across domain registrars and networks, ...
Domain Reputation Update Apr 2024 – Sept 2024
This reporting period our domain experts observed 36 million new domains and listed 1.8 million domains. In a surprising turn of events - “apple” dropped out of the Top 20 phishing terms! ...
The secret to secure DNS? It’s all in the policies
Following our recent investigations into the dangers of subdomain hijacking, we caught up with Prudence Malinki, Head of Industry Relations at Markmonitor, for some wise words of advice on the role policy ...
Too big to care? – Our disappointment with Cloudflare’s anti-abuse posture
Cloudflare, best known for its content delivery network (CDN), is marketed as a “Connectivity Cloud”. Part of its offering is protecting a vast number of websites from DDoS attacks [1]. However, its ...
Living-Off-Trusted-Sites (LOTS) or should we say services?
"Living Off-Trusted Sites (LOTS)" is not a new cybercrime tactic, but it continues to pose a significant threat. Join us as we explore the evolution of LOTS, its impact on online trust ...
Botnet Threat Update January to June 2024
Overall Botnet C&C activity decreased by -6%. Misuse of Cobalt Strike also declined by -41%. Meanwhile, android backdoors increased, with new entries from Hook and Coper. One of the most positive developments ...
How Amazon SES works with Spamhaus to protect its network and reputation
When delivering emails is your core business, maintaining a reputable network for a reliable service without problems is EVERYTHING. This is a commitment that email service provider Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) ...
ESPs: Why IP and Domain Reputation Matter and How to Manage Them
Maintaining a positive IP and domain reputation is essential for email service providers (ESPs) aiming to offer a successful email sending service. In this blog, we will explore the key principles and ...
Spammers Love Mobile Phone IP Space. Here’s How to Fix That.
Mobile phone companies are leaving the door wide open for spammers. They’re hurting their own customers (and the rest of the Internet) - but there’s still time to fix this ...
