Wi-Fi
September 9, 2024Computer-Networks
September 9, 2024DNS
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Question 2
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When a DNS server accepts and uses incorrect information from a host that has no authority giving that information, then it is called
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DNS lookup
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DNS hijacking
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DNS spoofing
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None of the mentioned
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Question 2 Explanation:
→ 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 resolves cache, causing the name server to return an incorrect result record, e.g. an IP address.
→ This results in traffic being diverted to the attacker’s computer (or any other computer).
→ This results in traffic being diverted to the attacker’s computer (or any other computer).
Correct Answer: C
Question 2 Explanation:
→ 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 resolves cache, causing the name server to return an incorrect result record, e.g. an IP address.
→ This results in traffic being diverted to the attacker’s computer (or any other computer).
→ This results in traffic being diverted to the attacker’s computer (or any other computer).