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DNS Security Strategies: Protecting Against Ransomware,

Botnets, And Data Theft

Effective Ways to Fight Modern Cyber Threat

By Alexander Biushkin, Business Development Executive, SafeDNS

Protecting against the growing spectrum of cyber threats, including ransomware, botnets, and data theft,
is fundamental for ensuring strong cybersecurity measures. DNS can be used within such a defense
strategy efficiently to filter malicious traffic and block access to harmful websites that attackers use.

Recent Cyber Events

In recent times, organizations have faced relentless attacks from sophisticated cyber threats exploiting
DNS vulnerabilities. Concurrently, the projected cost of cybercrime in 2024 is estimated at $9.5 trillion
USD, reflecting a slight decrease from the anticipated growth rate. This underscores the substantial
financial impact and emphasizes the urgent necessity for robust cybersecurity measures and the need
for DNS security solutions' high effectiveness.

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