We’re excited to share a major expansion to DNSArchive: a new Web Search feature that complements our existing DNS history service. With this new tool, users can now dig deeper into how websites are built and operated, not just how they resolve. This addition makes DNSArchive more than just a DNS intelligence platform; it’s now […]
Author: Tony Perez
How a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Content Delivery Network (CDN) Mitigate Protocol Attacks
Protocol attacks exploit weaknesses in network communication protocols, such as TCP, UDP, and ICMP, aiming to exhaust server resources or disrupt normal operations. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) are powerful tools to mitigate these attacks by filtering malicious traffic and distributing the load. Web Application Firewall (WAF) A Web Application Firewall […]
Ecommerce Security: Why Hosted Payment Pages and Strong Security Headers Are Essential
Recently, we consulted on a breach involving a major ecommerce website where attackers compromised the checkout process to steal customers’ payment card data. This attack exploited vulnerabilities in how the site managed payment pages, highlighting critical lessons for all ecommerce operators. The attackers injected malicious JavaScript into the application, targeting an onclick action when users […]
Essential Email Security Tips for Domain Owners
As a business owner, email is a cornerstone of your operations—especially if you use a custom domain (e.g., tony@noc.org). Ensuring your email security is crucial to protect against cyber threats like phishing, spoofing, and account takeovers. This guide provides actionable tips to strengthen your email security and keep your business safe. Why Email Security Matters […]
Bringing A Domain to Life: Choosing Between Closed and Open Web Platforms
Choosing how to bring your domain to life is an important decision. Like with everything, the $10 / year annual subscription for the domain itself is only the beginning. One of the more important, and often overlooked, decision is choosing between Open and Closed platforms. This is a relatively new phenomena, thinking within the last […]
Registries, Registrars, and DNS: The Backbone of the Internet
The internet relies on several critical components to function seamlessly. Among these, registries, registrars, and the Domain Name System (DNS) play pivotal roles. While these terms may seem technical, they are integral to how we navigate and interact with the online world every day. In this article, we’ll break down what these components are, how […]
Introducing DNSArchive
For over a decade Daniel and I have been building very big networks. These networks have amassed massive amounts of usage data and for years it was what we used to get smarter about how we identified and mitigated attacks. When asked, what made us different, it was always about two things: Today, things are […]