# The silent DNS malware that’s redefining email and web-based cyberattacks

> Don’t be too alarmed, but tens of thousands of legitimate websites around the world are now quietly doing the bidding of cybercriminals.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-silent-dns-malware-thats-redefining-email-and-web-based-cyberattacks?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69860a5f6b159c31ce5a98a4)
- **Published:** 2026-02-06
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #malware #based #cyberattacks #email #left #redefining #silent #addresses
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/69860a5f6b159c31ce5a98a4

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