Phishers use DNS tricks

Anti-phishing group reports a sharp rise in malware that directs users to DNS servers controlled by phishers.

The latest information on phishing indicates that fraudsters are increasingly using malicious software to direct users to
their deceptive sites. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) said in a new report Thursday that it saw a sharp rise in November in malware that directs users to DNS (Domain Name System) servers controlled
by phishers. DNS servers play a crucial role in locating Web sites. The servers translate a domain name into an IP (Internet protocol)
address, enabling a Web site to be located and accessed through a browser. Often, the phishers will set up their own DNS server that works fine most of the time but can redirect to their own malicious
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