Protection against DNS Hijacking
Prevent cybercriminals from directing all your traffic to a fake website
What is DNS Hijacking?
DNS hijacking is a cyber attack that occurs when cybercriminals manipulate the domain name system (DNS) to redirect users to malicious websites1. Hackers can install malware on users' computers, take control of routers, or intercept or hack DNS connections to carry out the attack. DNS hijacking can also be used for phishing or pharming.
After hijacking the site's real DNS, attackers direct users to a fake site where they are invited to enter login credentials or sensitive financial information1. Some governments also use DNS hijacking to redirect users to state-approved sites as part of a censorship strategy1.
How can it affect my company?
The risks for a company are enormous and the damage could be critical and irrecoverable. Among the most common effects we find:
- Data loss: DNS hijacking can allow attackers to access company data, such as customer information, passwords, and other confidential information.
- Service disruption: If a DNS hijacking attack is successful, it can interrupt the company's service, which may result in losses financial and reputational.
- Identity theft: Attackers can use DNS hijacking to redirect direct users to malicious websites that appear legitimate, which can result in identity theft.
- Loss of revenue: If the company's service is interrupted due to a DNS hijacking attack, the company can lose revenue
- Reputation damage: If the company is the victim of a DNS hijacking attack, its reputation may be negatively affected.
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Frequent questions
- How does DNS Hijacking work?
There are several ways attackers can carry out a DNS hijacking attack:
- Malware infection: Installing malware on a user's computer that modifies local DNS settings, redirecting traffic to malicious websites.
- Router control: Accessing a user's router and changing DNS settings to redirect traffic.
- DNS connection interception: Intercepting DNS requests between a user and a legitimate DNS server, and responding with a fake IP address.
- DNS server hacking: Illegally accessing DNS servers and modifying records to redirect traffic.
- What are the signs of possible DNS Hijacking?
Some signs that your device or network might be falling victim to a DNS hijacking attack include:
- Unexpected redirects to unknown websites.
- Appearance of browser security warnings when visiting known websites.
- Slow web browsing.
- Changes to the browser's home page or default search engine.
- How can I protect myself against DNS hijacking?
There are several steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Use a secure DNS: Consider using a trusted third-party DNS service that offers protection against DNS hijacking attacks.
- Keep your software up to date: Regularly update your operating system, web browser, and security software to fix vulnerabilities.
- Use a secure connection: Avoid connecting to unprotected public Wi-Fi networks.
- Be cautious when clicking on links: Don't click on suspicious links in emails or instant messages.
- Use a VPN: A virtual private network (VPN) encrypts your internet traffic and makes it harder for attackers to intercept your DNS requests.
- What is DNS Anycast Plus?
DNS Anycast Plus is a DNS service that uses a global Anycast network to provide high availability and protection against DDoS attacks. Anycast distributes DNS traffic across multiple servers in different geographic locations, making it harder for attackers to disrupt the service.