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DNS Spoofing: How Hackers Can Send You to a Fake Website

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DNS Spoofing: How Hackers Can Send You to a Fake Website

Introduction

We use the internet almost every day to browse websites, check emails, use social media, and make online payments. But have you ever thought about what happens when you type a website name into your browser?

Behind the scenes, DNS helps your device find the correct website. However, hackers can misuse this system to redirect users to fake websites. This type of cyberattack is known as DNS Spoofing .

What Is DNS Spoofing?

DNS stands for Domain Name System. It works like the phonebook of the internet.…

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