LLMNR/NBT-NS Poisoning
LLMNR/NBT-NS poisoning is a type of computer attack that can let a bad person get access to a network. This attack relies on two protocols, LLMNR and NBT-NS, that are used by computers to find each other on the same network.
Basically, what happens is that the bad person sends a fake message to the network, pretending to be another computer. When the other computers on the network get this fake message, they might think it’s from a real computer that they trust. So they might send sensitive information back to the bad person without realizing it.
The bad person can also use this attack to redirect traffic to their own computer instead of the real computer. This way, they can intercept any information that’s being sent across the network.
To protect against this attack, it’s important to disable LLMNR and NBT-NS on computers that don’t need them. It’s also a good idea to use strong passwords and keep software up to date.