{"id":8903,"date":"2026-05-29T19:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=8903"},"modified":"2026-06-09T09:19:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:19:36","slug":"tipuri-de-spoofing-dns","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/","title":{"rendered":"Tipuri de spoofing \u2013 Spoofing DNS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS spoofing, also known as <strong>DNS cache poisoning<\/strong>, is a cyberattack in which attackers manipulate Domain Name System (DNS) records to redirect users to fraudulent or malicious websites without their knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because DNS is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses, compromising this process allows attackers to control where users are sent when they attempt to visit a legitimate website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#What_Is_DNS\" >What Is DNS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#How_DNS_Spoofing_Works\" >How DNS Spoofing Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Common_DNS_Spoofing_Scenarios\" >Common DNS Spoofing Scenarios<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Fake_Banking_Websites\" >Fake Banking Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Credential_Theft\" >Credential Theft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Malware_Distribution\" >Malware Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Network-Level_Attacks\" >Network-Level Attacks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Warning_Signs_of_DNS_Spoofing\" >Warning Signs of DNS Spoofing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#How_to_Protect_Against_DNS_Spoofing\" >How to Protect Against DNS Spoofing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Use_Trusted_DNS_Providers\" >Use Trusted DNS Providers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Enable_DNSSEC\" >Enable DNSSEC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Keep_Systems_Updated\" >Keep Systems Updated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Verify_HTTPS_Certificates\" >Verify HTTPS Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Secure_Your_Router\" >Secure Your Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Use_Security_Software\" >Use Security Software<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#DNS_Spoofing_vs_Website_Spoofing\" >DNS Spoofing vs Website Spoofing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/types-of-spoofing-dns\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_DNS\"><\/span>What Is DNS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-1652824427\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Acces timpuriu<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Mai ave\u021bi nevoie de ajutor?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contacta\u021bi echipa noastr\u0103 de servicii pentru clien\u021bi.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Trimite mesaj<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Domain Name System (DNS)<\/strong> functions as the internet&#8217;s address book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you enter a domain name such as <code>mybox.com<\/code> into your browser, a DNS server translates that domain into an IP address that computers use to locate the correct website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without DNS, users would need to remember numerical IP addresses instead of easy-to-read domain names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_DNS_Spoofing_Works\"><\/span>How DNS Spoofing Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a DNS spoofing attack, a cybercriminal inserts false DNS information into a DNS resolver or DNS cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, when a user attempts to visit a legitimate website, the manipulated DNS record returns the attacker&#8217;s IP address instead of the correct one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The victim may believe they are visiting a trusted website while actually interacting with a malicious copy designed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steal login credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect payment information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribute malware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor user activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, the fake website closely resembles the original website, making the attack difficult to detect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_DNS_Spoofing_Scenarios\"><\/span>Common DNS Spoofing Scenarios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fake_Banking_Websites\"><\/span>Fake Banking Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An attacker redirects users attempting to access their online banking portal to a fraudulent website designed to steal login credentials and financial information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credential_Theft\"><\/span>Credential Theft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victims may be redirected to counterfeit email, social media, or cloud service login pages where usernames and passwords are collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malware_Distribution\"><\/span>Malware Distribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of loading the expected website, users may be redirected to a page that automatically downloads malicious software onto their device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network-Level_Attacks\"><\/span>Network-Level Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers who gain access to routers or local networks may modify DNS settings for all connected devices, affecting multiple users simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warning_Signs_of_DNS_Spoofing\"><\/span>Warning Signs of DNS Spoofing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential indicators of a DNS spoofing attack include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being redirected to unexpected websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security certificate warnings in your browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login pages that look slightly different than usual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Websites loading unusually slowly or behaving unexpectedly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent redirects to unrelated pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS settings changing without authorization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because DNS spoofing often occurs behind the scenes, users may not immediately realize they are being redirected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_Against_DNS_Spoofing\"><\/span>How to Protect Against DNS Spoofing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Trusted_DNS_Providers\"><\/span>Use Trusted DNS Providers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use reputable DNS services that implement advanced security measures, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Public DNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloudflare DNS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quad9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These providers actively monitor for malicious DNS activity and often provide additional protection against fraudulent domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_DNSSEC\"><\/span>Enable DNSSEC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions)<\/strong> helps verify that DNS responses are authentic and have not been altered during transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations operating websites should enable DNSSEC whenever supported by their domain registrar and DNS provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Systems_Updated\"><\/span>Keep Systems Updated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regularly update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operating systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web browsers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewalls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updates often include protections against known DNS-related vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verify_HTTPS_Certificates\"><\/span>Verify HTTPS Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always pay attention to browser security warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a website suddenly displays certificate errors or warnings when it normally does not, avoid entering sensitive information until the issue is verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_Your_Router\"><\/span>Secure Your Router<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many DNS spoofing attacks target home or business routers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To improve router security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change default administrator passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep firmware updated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable remote administration if not needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use strong authentication methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Security_Software\"><\/span>Use Security Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern security solutions can detect suspicious DNS activity, block malicious domains, and warn users about potential phishing attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DNS_Spoofing_vs_Website_Spoofing\"><\/span>DNS Spoofing vs Website Spoofing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although related, DNS spoofing and website spoofing are different attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DNS spoofing<\/strong> redirects users to a fraudulent destination by manipulating DNS records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website spoofing<\/strong> involves creating a fake website that imitates a legitimate one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cyberattacks, DNS spoofing is used to direct victims to a spoofed website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS spoofing is a dangerous attack that manipulates DNS records to redirect users to malicious websites. Because it exploits a fundamental part of how the internet operates, victims may not realize they have been redirected until sensitive information has already been compromised. Using trusted DNS providers, enabling DNSSEC, securing network equipment, and remaining vigilant when browsing can significantly reduce the risk of DNS spoofing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[10],"manual_kb_tag":[6409,6410,6411,712,742,744,942,945,1665,6408],"class_list":["post-8903","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-safety","manual_kb_tag-dns-cache-poisoning","manual_kb_tag-dns-resolver","manual_kb_tag-dns-cache","manual_kb_tag-domain-name-system","manual_kb_tag-dns-spoofing","manual_kb_tag-phishing","manual_kb_tag-dnssec","manual_kb_tag-dns-security","manual_kb_tag-website-spoofing","manual_kb_tag-cache-poisoning"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8903\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8904,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8903\/revisions\/8904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=8903"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=8903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}