SMRTR TechJul 17, 2025TechSpot

Hackers are now hiding malware in DNS, and using AI to reassemble it

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A novel cybersecurity threat has emerged: malware hidden in DNS records. Researchers at DomainTools discovered malicious code embedded in DNS TXT records, split across hundreds of subdomains. This technique bypasses most security tools, allowing attackers to covertly distribute malware and potentially establish command-and-control connections, especially when combined with encrypted DNS protocols.

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