DNS Monitoring

DNS Monitoring with DarkInvader

DarkInvader’s DNS Monitoring feature regularly tracks registered and available domains that closely resemble your company’s domain. This allows you to investigate potentially malicious domains and secure unregistered ones to prevent their misuse, helping to protect your brand and reduce phishing risks

The Importance of DNS Monitoring

Monitoring DNS activity related to similar or look-alike domains is vital for preventing phishing attacks and domain spoofing. Without DNS monitoring, attackers can exploit domain names resembling your own to deceive customers and employees, leading to security breaches and reputational damage.

Detect Potential Phishing Domains
DNS monitoring helps identify domains registered by third parties that closely resemble your own, allowing you to investigate and take action before they can be used in phishing attacks.

Secure Similar Domains
Monitoring reveals available domains that are similar to your own, giving you the opportunity to purchase them and prevent attackers from registering them for malicious purposes.

‍Mitigate Domain Spoofing Risks
By tracking similar registered domains, you can preemptively act against potential domain spoofing attempts, protecting your organisation from brand impersonation and fraudulent activity.

‍Protect Brand Reputation
DNS monitoring helps prevent the misuse of look-alike domains that could deceive your customers or employees, reducing the risk of reputational damage and financial loss.

How DarkInvader Mitigates DNS Risks

DarkInvader’s DNS Monitoring solution provides comprehensive tracking of both registered and available domains similar to your company’s. The platform empowers you to take action against suspicious domains and secure unregistered ones, reducing the risk of domain-based attacks.

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Proactive Domain Surveillance

DarkInvader monitors registered domains that are similar to your company's, alerting you to suspicious activity. This allows you to quickly detect domains that could be used in phishing or spoofing attacks.

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Available Domain Detection

The platform identifies similar, unregistered domains, giving you the opportunity to secure these domains and prevent malicious actors from acquiring and misusing them.

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Actionable Insights for External Blacklisting

While the platform does not directly add domains to a blacklist, it provides a detailed list of suspicious or similar domains that you can use with other security solutions to blacklist and prevent phishing attempts.

FAQ

DNS Monitoring Frequently Asked Questions

Your external attack surface is constantly evolving, creating new risks from unknown assets, exposed services and misconfigurations. Below, we answer common questions about External Attack Surface Management and how DarkInvader helps security teams discover, monitor and prioritise external threats. If you need further clarity or a tailored demonstration, our team is here to help.

1 - What Is DNS Monitoring And Why Is It Important?

DNS monitoring is the continuous tracking of changes to your organisation’s domain name system records. DNS controls how traffic is routed to your websites, applications and services. If DNS records are misconfigured or maliciously altered, attackers can redirect traffic, disrupt services or facilitate phishing attacks. Monitoring DNS activity ensures that unauthorised or risky changes are detected quickly.

2 - What Types Of DNS Changes Does DarkInvader Monitor?

DarkInvader monitors changes to key DNS records such as A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT and NS records. It detects newly created subdomains, altered mail routing entries and modifications that could expose services or weaken security controls. Continuous visibility into these updates helps identify suspicious or unintended changes that may increase risk.

3 - How Does DNS Monitoring Help Prevent Domain Hijacking?

Domain hijacking often involves unauthorised DNS modifications that redirect users to malicious infrastructure. By identifying record changes in near real time, DarkInvader allows security teams to investigate and respond before damage escalates. Early detection reduces the likelihood of successful phishing campaigns or service disruption caused by DNS compromise.

4 - Can DNS Monitoring Detect Misconfigurations And Security Weaknesses?

Yes. In addition to malicious changes, DNS monitoring highlights configuration issues such as improperly secured records, weak email authentication settings or exposed subdomains. Addressing these weaknesses improves resilience against spoofing, phishing and unauthorised service exposure.

5 - How Does DNS Monitoring Support Broader Attack Surface Management?

DNS records define much of your external digital footprint. Continuous monitoring strengthens attack surface management by ensuring that new subdomains, routing changes or infrastructure shifts are identified promptly. Integrated with asset discovery and vulnerability scanning, DNS monitoring helps maintain a controlled and well-governed external presence.

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