Identity News & UpdatesNews & Updates

Legacy D-Link DSL Routers Exploited via Unauthenticated DNS Hijacking (CVE-2026-0625)

January 12, 2026
LA critical command-injection flaw in legacy (end-of-life) D-Link DSL gateway routers is being actively exploited to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) and silent DNS setting changes (DNS hijacking). What happened (and why it matters) The bug is tracked as CVE-2026-0625 (CVSS 9.3) and sits in the router CGI endpoint dnscfg.cgi, where DNS configuration parameters aren’t properly…
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AD Domain ServicesArchitecture & Design

DNS delegation architectures for multi-forest environments

October 3, 2025
Multi-forest Active Directory environments rarely fail because “DNS is down.” They fail because the DNS namespace was delegated without a clear model of authority, replication boundaries, referral behavior, and the operational ownership that follows. Delegation is not just about who answers a zone; it’s about where the “truth” of a name lives, how that truth is discovered from other…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to configure Azure DNS for Custom Domain Names

October 11, 2023
In the dynamic realm of cloud computing and modern enterprise operations, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) stands as a linchpin for secure identity management and access control. As organizations increasingly migrate their workflows to the cloud, the significance of a robust and adaptable identity management solution cannot be overstated. Managing Azure AD, customizing the Domain Name System…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Azure AD DNS for Custom Domain Names with Advanced DNS Settings  

June 30, 2023
I. Introduction Azure AD Domain Name System (DNS) plays a crucial role in managing custom domain names and advanced DNS settings within the Azure Active Directory (AD) environment. In this article, we will explore the process of configuring Azure AD DNS for custom domain names and delve into advanced DNS settings. Understanding and properly configuring these settings is essential…
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AD Domain ServicesDNS & Name Resolution

DNS and Active Directory

May 18, 2021
What is AD DNS? Domain Name System (DNS) is a name resolution method that is used to resolve hostnames to IP addresses. It is used on TCP/IP networks and across the internet. DNS is a namespace. Active Directory is built on DNS. DNS namespace is used internet-wide while the Active Directory namespace is used across a private network. The reason behind the choice of DNS is that it is highly…
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