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DNS Sinking (DNS Sinkholing) is a crucial cybersecurity technique used to redirect malicious or unwanted traffic to a controlled IP address, effectively neutralizing threats and preventing harm. Understanding DNS Sinking Domain Name System (DNS): DNS translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to...

Certificate Authority (CA) This is a trusted organization or entity that issues digital certificates. These certificates are used to verify the identity of websites, individuals, and devices on a network. When you see “HTTPS” in a web address, it means the website has a digital...

Here’s a breakdown of each TCP flag with its purpose and for what’s used. SYN (Synchronize) - Initiates a connection between two hosts. It’s the first step in the 3-way handshake, signalling the desire to establish communication. ACK (Acknowledgment) - Confirms the receipt of packages. After...