Tag: DNSSEC

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In the vast, interconnected web of the internet, security is paramount. One vulnerability that stands out for its potential to disrupt and deceive is DNS spoofing. This blog post will dive into what DNS spoofing is, how it works, the risks it poses, and, crucially, how you can protect yourself and your organization from falling victim to this cyber threat.

What Is DNS Spoofing?

DNS spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, is a form of cyberattack in which the attacker introduces false information into a DNS resolver’s cache, causing the DNS query to return an incorrect IP address. This misdirection typically leads users to malicious websites without their knowledge, opening the door to further exploitation.

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DNSSEC is the best way of protecting your Domain Name System. In this article, we will show up why, what the term means, and where you can take advantage of it. So, let’s start.

What is the meaning behind DNSSEC?

The DNSSEC acronym stands for Domain Name System Security Extensions. It’s a collection of diverse security techniques that give DNS data with cryptographic authentication. It shows that the DNS data hasn’t been tampered with, but it doesn’t encrypt the DNS records. Instead, it functions as a trust chain, allowing each step of a query to be verified.

Find out more about the operation of DNSSEC.

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