Glossary

DNS Spoofing

DNS is like the phone book of the internet - it translates website names to addresses. DNS spoofing poisons this phone book so when you ask for 'bank.com', you get sent to a fake site instead. You typed the right address but ended up in the wrong place.

What is DNS Spoofing?

An attack that corrupts DNS cache data to redirect users to malicious websites, even when they type the correct URL.

Why Should You Care?

Understanding dns spoofing is essential for building a strong security posture. This knowledge helps organizations identify threats early and respond appropriately.

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Real-World Example

Security teams regularly encounter dns spoofing in their day-to-day operations. Recognizing and responding to these scenarios is a core security competency.

How to Protect Against DNS Spoofing

  1. 1.

    Use DNS providers with DNSSEC support

  2. 2.

    Implement DNS over HTTPS (DoH)

  3. 3.

    Monitor for unusual DNS traffic

Related Terms

Phishing, Man In The Middle, Typosquatting

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