If you ask one key organization, part of the internet’s very backbone is under assault. ICANN, the company vital to managing many internet addresses, has warned of “ongoing and significant” risks to the Domain Name System infrastructure. There have been escalating reports of attacks on DNS, ICANN said, including hijacking attempts that point domain visitors to rogue servers. Some of these appear to have been state-sponsored attacks from Iran, while others have targeted the US as well as friendlier countries like Lebanon and the UAE.
Internet gatekeeper warns of ‘ongoing and significant’ DNS attacks
It’s urging tighter security for web domains.
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/24/icann-warns-of-dns-attacks/