Strikingly Takeover Detection

By Nash N Sulthan Nash N Sulthan
Published on 01 Oct 2021
Vulnerability

Strikingly is one of the greatest one-page website builders with a lot of useful features. In Strikingly a subdomain with a CNAME DNS record was pointing to “subdomain.example.com.s.strikinglydns.com” .A remote attacker can use this subdomain to execute a subdomain takeover attack.

Mitigation / Precaution

Check your DNS-configuration for subdomains pointing to services not in use.

Nash N Sulthan
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Nash N Sulthan
Cyber Security Lead Engineer

Nash is a seasoned Security Engineer who brings a multifaceted approach to safeguarding digital environments. Not only does he excel in implementing robust security measures, but he's also deeply involved in the research and development process, constantly innovating to stay ahead of cyber threats. Nash's commitment to security extends beyond the conventional, making him a valuable contributor to the evolving landscape of digital defense.

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