Intermediate
Cybersecurity & Cryptography
Q70 / 100
What is DNS spoofing (cache poisoning)?
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The correct answer is D) Inserting forged DNS records into a resolver's cache so it returns malicious IP addresses for legitimate domain names
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Correct Answer
Inserting forged DNS records into a resolver's cache so it returns malicious IP addresses for legitimate domain names
Explanation
DNS cache poisoning corrupts a resolver's cache with fake records, redirecting users to attacker-controlled servers (often for phishing or malware delivery). DNSSEC mitigates this by cryptographically signing DNS responses.
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