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5.2.2. DNS and Rogue Device Attacks
DNS Attacks:
- DNS poisoning: Inject false records into cache
- DNS spoofing: Respond with false answers
Defense: DNSSEC, DoH, DoT
Rogue Devices:
- Rogue DHCP: Unauthorized server assigns bad configurations
- Rogue AP: Unauthorized wireless access point
Defense: DHCP snooping, wireless intrusion detection
Evil Twin: Malicious AP mimicking legitimate network SSID. Victims connect to attacker's network.
On-path Attack (Man-in-the-Middle): Attacker intercepts communication between parties, potentially reading or modifying traffic.
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