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Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

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Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
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Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns

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Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.
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Keitaro ad tracker tied to more than 15,000 scam domains

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Keitaro ad tracker abused in 15,500 scam and malware domains, as fraudsters cloak AI-themed investment lures from security watchdogs.
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Phishing gangs weaponise .arpa DNS to evade defences

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Phishing gangs abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 tunnels to hide brand-impersonation scams in core internet plumbing that most defences ignore.
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Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
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Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
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Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
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Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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Parked web domains now pose major malware threat

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Once harmless web clutter, parked domains now funnel over 90% of visitors to scams, malware and illegal content, Infoblox researchers warn.
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Infoblox unveils advanced AWS integrations for cloud security & IPAM

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Infoblox launches new AWS integrations to streamline hybrid cloud IP management and enhance security with advanced firewall threat intelligence tools.
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Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Infoblox has appointed Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer to lead global IT and boost AI-driven growth efforts.
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Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Vane Viper, a threat actor posing as an adtech firm, generated over 1 trillion DNS queries last year linked to malware and ad fraud, warns Infoblox.
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AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.
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AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.
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Westcon-Comstor to offer Proofpoint training to partners in Europe

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Westcon-Comstor will offer Proofpoint-certified training to partners across Europe as the first Authorised Training Partner, enhancing cybersecurity education.
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Infoblox exposes VexTrio adtech in WordPress malware

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Infoblox reveals links between WordPress malware campaigns and adtech firms tied to Russia, exposing vast, coordinated cybercrime exploiting web traffic globally.
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Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybersecurity firm Infoblox warns of Hazy Hawk, a threat actor hijacking DNS records from abandoned cloud resources to spread scams and malware worldwide.
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Hazy Hawk exploits cloud DNS to hijack subdomains for scams

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Security firm Infoblox links the Hazy Hawk group to global subdomain hijacks via abandoned Amazon and Azure cloud services, spreading scams and malware.
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Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.