DNS: Iodine TXT requests Tunneling Activity

This signature detects the Iodine DNS tunneling tool. This tool allows for data to be sent over fake DNS requests, bypassing some pay-for Internet service that allow DNS requests but not other traffic until payment is made.

Short Name
DNS:TUNNEL:IODINE-TXT-REQ
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
DNS
Keywords
Activity Iodine TXT Tunneling requests
Release Date
04/03/2018
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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