Category: IP Addresses

Split Horizon DNS Managing Internal and External DNS

Split horizon DNS, also known as split-brain DNS, is a powerful technique used to manage the resolution of domain names differently depending on the origin of the DNS query. This approach enables organizations to provide distinct DNS responses to internal and external users, allowing for greater control, security, and efficiency in managing network resources. By…

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The Role of IP Addresses in DDoS Attacks

IP addresses play a central role in the execution and mitigation of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, one of the most prevalent and disruptive forms of cyberattacks in the modern digital landscape. These attacks aim to overwhelm a target’s network, server, or application with an enormous volume of traffic, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users. By…

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DNS Spoofing Identifying and Mitigating Risks

DNS spoofing is a serious cybersecurity threat that targets the foundational infrastructure of the internet. It involves the manipulation of the Domain Name System, or DNS, to redirect traffic from legitimate websites to malicious or fraudulent ones. By exploiting vulnerabilities in how DNS resolves domain names into IP addresses, attackers can deceive users into visiting…

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Anycast DNS vs Unicast DNS A Comparative Guide

DNS, or the Domain Name System, is a critical component of the internet that resolves human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. Behind the scenes of DNS lies a sophisticated infrastructure that determines how DNS queries are routed and served. Among the various approaches to deploying DNS servers, anycast DNS and unicast DNS represent two…

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