Dns spoofing diagram

1. How does DNS spoofing works?
2. What is DNS spoofing with example?
3. What is the difference between DNS spoofing and DNS poisoning?
4. How DNS poisoning happens?

How does DNS spoofing works?

DNS spoofing is done by replacing the IP addresses stored in the DNS server with the ones under control of the attacker. Once it is done, whenever users try to go to a particular website, they get directed to the false websites placed by the attacker in the spoofed DNS server.

What is DNS spoofing with example?

DNS (Domain Name Service) spoofing is the process of poisoning entries on a DNS server to redirect a targeted user to a malicious website under attacker control.

What is the difference between DNS spoofing and DNS poisoning?

While the terms DNS poisoning and DNS spoofing are used interchangeably, there's a difference between the two. DNS Poisoning is the method attackers use to compromise and replace DNS data with a malicious redirect. DNS Spoofing is the end result, where users are redirected to the malicious website via a poisoned cache.

How DNS poisoning happens?

During a DNS poisoning attack, a hacker substitutes the address for a valid website for an imposter. Once completed, that hacker can steal valuable information, like passwords and account numbers. Or the hacker can simply refuse to load the spoofed site.