Targeted Takedowns - Minimizing Collateral Damage Using Passive DNS

Explore the critical role of Passive DNS in minimizing collateral damage during cyber criminal takedowns in this 48-minute Black Hat conference talk by Paul Vixie. Learn how civil investigators and law enforcement officers can precisely target online criminal operations without harming innocent third parties. Discover the importance of evaluating abused domain names for potential seizure while ensuring that legitimate users are not affected. Gain insights into how Passive DNS technology can be leveraged to reduce or eliminate unintended consequences during takedowns, helping investigators avoid negative publicity and costly settlements. Understand the delicate balance between aggressive pursuit of cyber criminals and the ethical responsibility to protect innocent bystanders in the digital realm.

Targeted Takedowns: Minimizing Collateral Damage Using Passive DNS