Networkworldreports that there are steps companies can take to stop pharming. Accomplished through cache poisoning of DNS servers or domainhijacking in which registrars are tricked into moving domains, pharmingmisdirects web users to phony storefronts that harvest personalinformation. While statistics aren’t available on pharming, theAnti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) feels it is serious enough that ithas lumped pharming into the types of Internet scams and fraud thegroup aims to prevent. If your company is running a BIND-based DNS server, the article recommends keeping it patchedand up to date. Futhermore, companies should holdregistrars more responsible for security on their end. Read more. Related content brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security news Gitlab fixes bug that exploited internal policies to trigger hostile pipelines It was possible for an attacker to run pipelines as an arbitrary user via scheduled security scan policies. By Shweta Sharma Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Vulnerabilities Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe