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DNS is an acronym, which stands for Domain Name System. Domain names are used by the public as an easy way to remember a domain place, instead of a complex IP address. Furthermore, DNS allows a user to use a web browser to find websites, send and receive email.

In a DNS server spoofing attack, a outside party modified the DNS server. This outside party will reroute a specific domain name to a different IP address. Users will be rerouted to the false IP address when trying to navigate to the original IP address. In most cases, the new false IP address will already be under control by the outside party. The false IP address can contain infected malware files, and are often aimed to spread computer worms and viruses. Preventing a DNS spoofing attack can be utilized by spoofing detection software. Spoofing detection software aim to inspect and confirm data prior to it’s transmission, and block data that may be infected. In addition, the use of cryptographic network protocols such as Secure Shell, HTTP Secure, and Transport Layer Security reinforce a site’s security and prevent a spoofing attack via data encryption.