An attacker intercepts a DNS query and returns a false IP address, redirecting the user. This exploit is primarily known as:
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Last Updated13 Aug 2026
💡 Explanation:
DNS Spoofing (or DNS Cache Poisoning) is the specific attack where an attacker manipulates the Domain Name System resolution process to return a false IP address to a user, thereby redirecting them to a malicious website. While this action may be carried out using a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) technique, 'DNS Spoofing' is the precise name for the exploit targeting the DNS protocol. SQL Injection and Session Hijacking are attacks on application layers (database and session management, respectively), not the name resolution service.