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Computer Networks
Ipsecurity
Q
When a DNS server accepts and uses incorrect information from a host that has no authority giving that information, then it is called _________
AA. DNS lookup
BB. DNS hijacking
CC. DNS spoofing
DD. DNS authorizing
Correct Answer:
C. C. DNS spoofing
Explanation:
In DNS spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, an attacker gets the valid credentials from a victim by spoofing the intended resource, and tricking the victim to give his/her valid authorization credentials.