DNS hackers' newest, more powerful tool

One of the newest hacker tools is the DNS server, which cyber criminals are using to knock out online businesses and up their ante on Internet assaults. It's no small issue considering that DNS attacks are hitting big time security vendors with everyone else. VeriSign, for example, says it experienced one of the biggest system attacks ever thanks to a DNS event. And there's more than a few reasons why hackers are using the DNS approach--it's easier to hide behind, carries more ammunition and delivers a much more powerful punch than other cyber crime strategies.

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