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DNS Manipulation (Spoofing)

How attackers alter Stripchat DNS answers to block or hijack traffic.

Definition​

DNS manipulation (also called spoofing or poisoning) is the act of altering DNS responses so users are redirected to the wrong IP address or receive errors.

Why it matters​

  • Censorship: ISPs inject bogus NXDOMAIN responses to block adult content.
  • Phishing: Attackers redirect stripchat.com to fake clones to steal credentials.
  • Malware: Compromised routers change DNS settings so every lookup goes through a hostile resolver.

Mitigation​

  1. Use encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT) or VPN tunnels to prevent on-path tampering.
  2. Verify DNSSEC signatures when available; unsigned zones are easier to spoof.
  3. Regularly check router DNS settings for unexpected values.