DNS cache poisoning is the act of entering false information into a DNS cache, so that DNS queries return an incorrect response and users are directed to the wrong websites. DNS cache poisoning is also known as 'DNS spoofing.'

DNS spoofing, also referred to as DNS cache poisoning, is a form of computer security hacking in which corrupt Domain Name System data is introduced into the DNS resolver's cache, causing the name server to return an incorrect result record, e.g. an IP address.

2016年9月21日 · DNS cache poisoning, also known as DNS spoofing, is a type of attack that exploits vulnerabilities in the domain name system (DNS) to divert Internet traffic away from legitimate servers and towards fake ones.

2023年4月20日 · DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is used to add an additional layer of security in the DNS resolution process to prevent security threats such as DNS Spoofing or DNS cache poisoning. DNSSEC protects against such attacks by digitally ‘signing’ data so you can be assured it is valid.

2024年10月22日 · Domain Name Server (DNS) spoofing, or DNS cache poisoning, is an attack involving manipulating DNS records to redirect users toward a fraudulent, malicious website that may resemble the user’s intended destination.

What is DNS cache poisoning? DNS cache poisoning involves the manipulation of Domain Name System (DNS) records to misrepresent the trustworthiness of the key information that DNS provides.

DNS cache poisoning, also known as a DNS spoofing attack, is a type of cyberattack in which users attempting to visit a legitimate website are redirected to a completely different site, usually for malicious purposes.