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Bogons: Do not let them in or through your networks

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Here is a bit more on why: “Bogon” is an informal term used to describe IP packets on the public Internet that claim to be from an area of the IP address space reserved, but not yet allocated or delegated by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) or any of the Regional Internet Registries (RIR).

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DDoS: Understand The Growing Threat From Botnet #14

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DDoS attacks are one of the largest attack methods threatening the stability of the Internet. These events are perpetrated by a collection or botnet of Internet facing devices that communicate with a command and control center for instructions. Thomas Pore. One of the more infamous groups of bots is referenced as Botnet #14.

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What is Passive DNS and how do you leverage it in research?

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To best understand passive DNS, one must first understand how DNS works and the value it brings to Internet users. DNS works like a contact application for the Internet. In DNS, this is known as an "A" record and is one of many different record types including, but not limited to AAAA (IPv6), MX (mail), NS (nameserver), and TXT (text).

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A Tutorial For Enhancing Your Home DNS Protection

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The Internet only works because it has a similar automated switching system. Every device you have, indeed, every device on the Internet, uses DNS to determine how to route information to other devices. When you buy Internet service for your home, your Internet Service Provider automatically configures a DNS service for you.

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