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DNS Spoofing: Why is it so dangerous?

DNS Spoofing is an absolutely dangerous and harmful attack. In this article, we will explore its purpose, the different DNS Spoofing methods, and the ways to protect yourself against it. If this matches your desire, let’s start.

DNS Spoofing purpose

Cache poisoning, often known as DNS Spoofing, is a hacking attack. To respond to users’ queries by transmitting a forged record, such as a phony IP address, malicious DNS data or files (forged records, forged entries) are placed into the DNS cache of a resolution server. The goal is simple: redirect visitors to a site where attackers will attempt to steal users’ passwords and sensitive information.

The falsified data fools consumers’ devices into thinking they’re visiting the legitimate website they requested. Instead, they’re on their way to an unsafe location controlled by assailants. When users arrive, the website may resemble the one they expected. They are, however, in a forgery.

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What does DNS cache mean?

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a keystone for the Internet to work as well and easily as it does for users. But to be vital means, it’s always busy, hard demanded and sometimes, even stressed.

Balancing this and not risking the important mission DNS has, different mechanisms and technology have been developed to make some tasks easier. The objective is to reduce work for the system and devices and accelerate the answer to users’ requests. 

And that is the case with DNS cache!

How to flush the DNS cache?

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