Increasing Awareness of DNS Hijacking: A Growing Cyber Threat
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from TechRepublic3 months ago
DNS hijacking is a stealthy tactic where cybercriminals manipulate DNS responses, redirecting users to malicious servers instead of legitimate ones, causing significant security risks.
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Using methods like account takeover and DNS cache poisoning, attackers are able to change DNS settings, leading to malicious sites and phishing attacks, posing huge threats to users.
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Detecting DNS hijacking can be accomplished through passive DNS analysis, which involves examining historical DNS queries to identify anomalies and potential threats in DNS responses.
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The increasing prevalence of DNS hijacking underlines the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures, especially as attackers develop more sophisticated techniques to exploit DNS vulnerabilities.
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