What Is Domain Generation Algorithm? Definition and Role in Malware Attacks

Domain generation algorithms (DGA) are software that creates large numbers of domain names. This helps hackers deploy malware easier. Let`s take a closer look at what DGA is, how it works, and why it’s still popular among threat actors after all these years. Threat actors use DGA so they can swiftly change the domains they’re […]

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