Is your DNS server safe?
DNS or Domain name System is a technique where the domain IP addresses are converted into human readable domain names as it is not possible to remember all the domain IP addresses you visit.
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Creating a strong password is something we all find difficult and what is more challenging is to remember the password.
If you use passwords with less than 8 characters it is easier for the attacker to access your account using bruteforce methodology ( Hit and try method) (1/n)
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Before getting into cybersecurity, I used to download cracked versions of premium softwares and used multiple torrent websites to do so.
Here are some reasons why we should avoid using cracked software and stop using torrents. (1/n)
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Once you download a particular version through the torrent, you will not be able to recieve updates and patches which ultimately leaves your system vulnerable and attackers can use that opportunity to steal all your information. (3/n)
1. Most of the files you see on these websites are modified by hackers and embed malware or virus within these softwares.Once you download these files into your system, there are high chances that they can be used to steal your sensitive information and damage your files. (2/n)
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All of this will help you secure your accounts from data breaches. But as we keep on advancing in digitalisation, the attackers get more smart and find ways to extract information about their target. (7/7)
How can we choose a secure DNS server?
1. Ensuring that the Domain name system server we choose has a transparent privacy policy which will allow you to know what data they collect, how they will use this data and will they share it with third party vendors or not. (3/n)
4. Do not use your personal information ( name, DOB, pet’s name, etc) as your password.
5. Avoid using common passwords like “iloveyou”, “password123” as attackers can easily find them in wordlists( which contain all the leaked passwords from previous data breaches. (4/n)
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6. Use a combination of Upper Case , Lower Case letters, Numbers as well as special characters with atleast 12 characters in your password. If you follow this , it will take an attacker 35years to crack it (5/n)
5. Lastly, these software are usually available on torrent websites which are often used by hackers to spread files that have malware embedded inthem. This can cause serious damage to your system and you can lose all your data. (8/n)
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3. Android
-Open the "Settings" app on your Android device.
- Go to "Wi-Fi & Internet" (or similar, depending on your device model).
- Tap on the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
- Tap on "Advanced" or "IP settings."
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How can I manually configure DNS server on my system?
1. Windows
- Go to "Control Panel" > "Network and Internet" > "Network and Sharing Center."
- Click on "Change adapter settings" on the left side of the window. (6/n)
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- Change the IP settings to "Static" and scroll down to find the DNS settings.
- Enter the preferred DNS server addresses (e.g., Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1. Google : 8.8.8.8).
- Tap "Save" to apply the settings. (11/n)
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4. iPhone:
- Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Go to "Wi-Fi."
- Find and tap the information (i) icon next to the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
- Scroll down and tap on "Configure DNS." (12/n)
2.Secondly, we need to ensure that we are using a combination of Upper case and lower case letters e.g. “AbcDEFgh”
3.Add specific characters e.g (@,&,₹,#,%,*,$,etc) to increase the complexity of your password. (3/n)
Cybersecurity is not just about hacking into a network or hacking a website. It is so much more than that. Depending on your interest, you can choose wether you want to be on the offensive side, defensive side or the management side. (5/n)
What if I want to start a career in cybersecurity?
Well anyone with the basic knowledge of IT can start a career in cybersecurity. But the catch is don't expect to learn everything in a go. Cybersecurity needs a lot of patience. You need to keep learning. (3/n)
- Select "Manual" and tap "Add Server."
- Enter the preferred DNS server addresses (e.g., Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1. Google : 8.8.8.8).
- Tap "Save" to apply the settings. (13/13)
2. Make sure that the DNS server provides you with DNS security extensions that will help against DNS spoofing and DNS hijacking
3.The DNS server you choose should have high availability and very low delay when browsing the internet (4/n)
Secondly, most of us hardly update software of our devices as we think it won’t effect us in anyway. But the truth is, IT DOES. Organisations release a software update to patch up the vulnerabilities present in the previous versions. (4/n)
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Virustotal ()
Hybrid analysis ()
Jotti ()
Malwr ()
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