DNS Attacks 2.4 Flashcards
1
Q
Modifying the records of a DNS server is called […]
A
DNS Poisoning
2
Q
The […], which contains FQDNs and IP addresses, takes precedent over DNS queries, making it a prime target for attackers. It does require access to the machine and admin privileges to do though
A
Client host file
3
Q
An attacker that gains access to domain registration, and therefore controls the DNS names and IP addresses, is called […]
Can be done by brute force, social engineering the password, the usual stuff
A
Domain Hijacking
4
Q
[…] involves an attacker taking advantage of a users spelling mistakes to redirect them to a malicious URL (Typosquatting)
Ex: Gooogle.com
Googles.com
Google.org
A
URL Hijacking
