Routes

BGP Hijacking: Why Routes Get Stolen in Minutes

BGP hijacking exploits trust flaws to redirect traffic globally in minutes, as seen when attackers stole over $160,000 in crypto assets.

Jul 16, 2026 Alexander Timokhin 15 min read

RPKI crypto proof: stopping accidental misorigination

With 60% of routes covered, the remaining 40% face accidental misorigination risks. Learn how strict ROA policies enforce cryptographic validity.

Jul 14, 2026 Evgeny Sevastyanov 15 min read

Stuck route fixes: Stop 90-minute zombie paths

I analyze how stuck routes persist 90 minutes after withdrawal, blinding networks to real topology changes and risking traffic loss.

Jun 25, 2026 Alexander Timokhin 12 min read

Route security gaps: Why East Asia lags at 31%

East Asia IPv4 valid routes hit only 31.0%. I analyze why regional averages mask critical security failures and ASN mismatches.

Mar 24, 2026 Alexei Krylov 12 min read

Blackhole validation fails without maxLength checks

With 74% of traffic on RPKI routes, skipping BLACKHOLE tags creates critical risks. Learn why strict validation stops more-specific hijacks today.

Mar 2, 2026 Alexei Krylov 15 min read

RTBH validation needs strict originASonly checks

Secure your routes with strict originASonly checks. PAM 2024 research shows IXP servers stay vulnerable without proper ROV ordering.

Mar 1, 2026 Evgeny Sevastyanov 11 min read