Vivek Halappanavar

  • Zerodha users targeted with a pig-butchering scam

    Zerodha users targeted with a pig-butchering scam

    Threat researchers at Shreshta have uncovered a pig-butchering scam targeting Zerodha users. The phishing websites are impersonating Zerodha, a reputed stockbroking and financial services company, duping investors into investing in fake crypto and investment schemes. What is a pig-butchering scam? A pig butchering scam, a.k.a. “Sha Zhu Pan” or Shazhupan, (Chinese: 杀猪盘), translated as Killing…

  • Community Services

    Community Services

    This page lists the community services we offer, including our CheckOpenResolver, ShadowFinder, Newly registered domain name feeds and Whois API etc Checkopenresolver This service allows Internet users to verify if their router, firewall, or CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) device functions as an open resolver. An open resolver can be exploited in DNS amplification attacks, posing…

  • APAC DNS Forum

    APAC DNS Forum

    Our CEO Swapneel Patnekar recently delivered a presentation titled “Who is living off your domain name?” at the ICANN APAC DNS Forum 2024. About APAC DNS Forum The Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum is a meaningful platform for the regional DNS community to network, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities in relation to the…

  • DNS-OARC DNS Community Day

    DNS-OARC DNS Community Day

    The DNS-OARC folks organized a DNS Community Day at the APRICOT 2024/APNIC 57 conference on 26th February 2024. About DNS-OARC The DNS Operations, Analysis, and Research Center (DNS-OARC) brings together key operators, implementors, and researchers on a trusted platform so they can coordinate responses to attacks and other concerns, share information and learn together. The…

  • Web shell – A primer

    Web shell – A primer

    What is a web shell? A web shell is a malicious script written using commonly used web application languages such as PHP, JSP, or ASP. They provide an attacker with a easy way to attack a compromised web server via web-based vulnerabilities, and once installed on a web server’s operating system, the web shell’s facilitate…