Vivek Halappanavar, Author at DNS Security & Threat Intelligence Blog | Shreshta https://shreshtait.com/blog/author/vivek/ DNS Security & Threat Intelligence Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:35:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Zerodha users targeted with a pig-butchering scam https://shreshtait.com/blog/2024/09/zerodha-users-targeted-with-a-pig-butchering-scam/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:04:56 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=7279 Image of a shattered piggy bank depicting a pig-butchering scamThreat 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 […]

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]]> Community Services https://shreshtait.com/blog/2024/08/community-services/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=6999 Shreshta Community Services imageThis 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 […]

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]]> APAC DNS Forum https://shreshtait.com/blog/2024/08/apac-dns-forum/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:25:01 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=7140 APAC DNS Forum logoOur 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 […]

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]]> DNS-OARC DNS Community Day https://shreshtait.com/blog/2024/03/dns-oarc-dns-community-day/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:35:22 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=6530 dns-oarc community day apricotThe 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 […]

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]]> Web shell – A primer https://shreshtait.com/blog/2024/02/web-shell-a-primer/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:51:44 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=5873 Web shell example PHP codeWhat 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 […]

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]]> ATO Scam https://shreshtait.com/blog/2024/02/ato-scam/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:34:45 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=5799 Tax blocks and coinsExecutive Summary Shreshta Threat Intelligence has uncovered a ATO Scam targeting Australian Taxation Office users.  Tax return scams involving myGov are on the rise and these deceptive sites, pretending to be a legitimate ATO website, seek to extract the users login credentials. We urge Australian citizens to be on guard against such phishing websites impersonating […]

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]]> Scams luring faster Ola electric scooter delivery date on the rise https://shreshtait.com/blog/2024/02/scams-luring-faster-ola-electric-scooter-delivery-date-on-the-rise/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:06:32 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=5678 ola electric scooter delivery dateShreshta Threat Intelligence has uncovered scams luring faster Ola electric scooter delivery date. The threat actors are launching phishing campaigns impersonating OLA , deceiving consumers into purchasing Ola electric scooters by promising a faster delivery date. Executive Summary As per our analysis, we conclude with high confidence that the attackers are launching phishing websites impersonating […]

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]]> Phishing targeting Commonwealth Bank customers https://shreshtait.com/blog/2023/01/phishing-targeting-commonwealth-bank-customers/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:58:19 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=3766 Commonwealth Bank of Australia PhishingSecurity researchers at Shreshta IT, using our threat intelligence platform SDINET, have identified a phishing website targeting customers of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. About Commonwealth Bank The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), or CommBank, is an Australian multinational bank with businesses across New Zealand, Asia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It provides a […]

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]]> Phishing targeting Indiana Department of Workforce Development https://shreshtait.com/blog/2023/01/phishing-targeting-indiana-department-of-workforce-development/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 06:24:23 +0000 https://shreshtait.com/blog/?p=3718 Threat researchers at Shreshta, have identified a phishing campaign targeting Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) automated self-service Unemployment Insurance system. About Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Uplink is the name of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s automated self-service Unemployment Insurance system. The Uplink Claimant Self-Service System enables users to receive improved customer service […]

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