Myetherwallet Servers Were Hijacked in DNS Attack

"Mounting an attack of this scale requires access to BGP routers at major ISPs and real computing resource to deal with so much DNS traffic"

Internet-level BGP hijacking is difficult to execute, since it requires access to edge routers. An attacker would likely need to compromise an ISP, or have an accomplice employed there.

"It seems unlikely Myetherwallet.com was the only target, when they had such levels of access."

"We advise users to run a local (offline) copy of the MEW (MyEtherwallet). We urge users to use hardware wallets to store their cryptocurrencies."

In a statement, an Amazon Web Services Representative emphasized that the service’s own DNS system was never compromised. “Neither AWS nor Amazon Route 53 were hacked or compromised”

Anyway, beware of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) within websites with unsigned SSL certificates & broken links in the site’s verification at any time.

Lazy web admins who don't know or don't like to deal with employing DNSSEC, HSTS, CAA records and plenty more security measures available out there, Are Dozens For A Penny. And then, any little gorgeous hacker will be able to kick their asses and yours too in a jiffy LTAO loud at you if you don't care to be extremely careful.

So, ¡Watchout! Ya chumps!! Everytime you see Error Popups flying around all over your browser. Specially if at that moment you are 'online' trying to make money transactions of any sort.

Now, ¡Click & Learn!

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