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What are Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC)?

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Written by Dave Clancy
Updated over 5 months ago

DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) is a security enhancement for DNS that authenticates the origin and integrity of DNS data. It prevents attacks like DNS spoofing or cache poisoning by using cryptographic signatures, ensuring users connect to the legitimate website and not a malicious imitation.

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