Cyberkid<p>Types of DNS Attacks You Should Know ⚔️🌐🔍</p><p>The Domain Name System (DNS) is a core part of how the internet works — and it’s also a prime target for attackers. Understanding DNS attack types is essential for defending network infrastructure.</p><p>🛠️ Common DNS Attack Types:</p><p>1. DNS Spoofing / Cache Poisoning<br>→ Injects false DNS data into a resolver's cache to redirect users to malicious sites.</p><p>2. DNS Tunneling<br>→ Encodes data into DNS queries/responses to exfiltrate data or establish covert C2 channels.</p><p>3. DNS Amplification (DDoS)<br>→ Exploits open DNS resolvers to flood a target with amplified traffic.</p><p>4. NXDOMAIN Attack<br>→ Overloads DNS servers with queries for nonexistent domains, degrading performance.</p><p>5. Domain Hijacking<br>→ Unauthorized changes to DNS records or domain ownership to take control of web traffic.</p><p>6. Typosquatting / Homograph Attacks<br>→ Uses lookalike domains to trick users into visiting malicious sites.</p><p>7. Subdomain Takeover<br>→ Targets misconfigured DNS entries pointing to expired resources (e.g., GitHub Pages, AWS buckets).</p><p>Why it matters:<br>DNS is often overlooked in security strategies, but it’s a critical attack surface. Proper monitoring, DNSSEC, and logging can reduce risk.</p><p>Disclaimer: This content is for educational and awareness purposes only.</p><p><a href="https://defcon.social/tags/DNSAttacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DNSAttacks</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/CyberSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/InfoSec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InfoSec</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/NetworkSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NetworkSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/EducationOnly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EducationOnly</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/DNSHijacking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DNSHijacking</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/Spoofing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Spoofing</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/RedTeamAwareness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RedTeamAwareness</span></a> <a href="https://defcon.social/tags/BlueTeamDefense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlueTeamDefense</span></a></p>