DNS-Spoofing
DNS spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker redirects a user’s request to a fake website by changing the Domain Name System (DNS) records.
DNS is like a phone book for the internet. When you type in a website name, like google.com, the DNS server helps your computer find the right IP address to connect you to the website.
When a hacker uses DNS spoofing, they manipulate the DNS records so that instead of sending you to the real website, your computer is redirected to a fake website that looks almost the same. This is called a “man-in-the-middle” attack because the attacker sits in between your computer and the real website.
The fake website can then collect sensitive information like login credentials or credit card numbers from unsuspecting users.
To protect yourself from DNS spoofing attacks, it is important to ensure that you are using a secure DNS server and that your browser or operating system is up to date with the latest security patches.