DNS Spoofing

Man-in-the-Middle attacks position attackers between victims and their destinations. This lesson covers dns spoofing.

Understanding the Topic

ARP spoofing forms the foundation of this topic. In real-world scenarios, attackers leverage this knowledge to identify weaknesses that defenders often overlook. Understanding how dns spoofing works at a fundamental level is essential before attempting any practical exercises.

Building on that foundation, dns spoofing becomes critically important. Security professionals encounter this daily, and recognizing the patterns helps you work more efficiently during assessments.

Traffic interception represents another key consideration. Many beginners overlook this aspect, but experienced practitioners know it can make the difference between success and failure in real engagements.

Finally, protocol analysis provides the practical context. Knowing when and how to apply these techniques separates theoretical knowledge from actionable skills.

Tools and Environment

For dns spoofing, professionals rely on Responder, arpspoof, ettercap, Wireshark. The sandbox terminal on the right provides access to these tools. Familiarize yourself with their basic usage, then answer the questions below to complete this lesson.