DNS Poisoning 2.4

Question 1

Domain Name System (DNS)

Answer 1

• Converts a name into an IP address

Question 2

DNS Poisoning

Answer 2

• Changes where the DNS is resolved

Question 3

How a DNS Poisoning is Perfomed

Answer 3

• Modifying the DNS server itself, very difficult
• Modifying the client host file, more accessible

Question 4

Process of DNS Poisoning

Answer 4

• Attacker sends a fake response to a valid DNS request
• Requires a redirection of the original request or resulting response
• Real time redirection

Question 5

Domain Hijacking

Answer 5

• The act of changing the registration of a domain name without the permission of it’s original registrant.

Question 6

How to Accomplish Domain Hijacking

Answer 6

• Brute force attack
• Social engineering a password
• Gain access to email address that manages accounts

Question 7

URL Hijacking

Answer 7

• If an attacker has registered the mistyped URL, causing the user to unintentionally go to that incorrect URL page.

Question 8

Types of URL Hijacking

Answer 8

• Typosquatting, typographical errors
• Brand Jacking