MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years – Krebs on Security

MasterCard had a DNS error for nearly five years, allowing anyone to intercept or divert traffic by registering the unused domain “akam.ne.” Security researcher Philippe Caturegli discovered the error and registered the domain to prevent exploitation, highlighting the potential risks of such misconfigurations. Despite the significant security implications, MasterCard initially dismissed the risk and requested Caturegli remove his public disclosure.