Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Pharming

What is the main difference between phishing and pharming?

• Phishing redirects users to fake websites, while pharming captures personal information.

• Phishing captures personal information, while pharming redirects users to fake websites.

• Phishing involves modifying DNS entries, while pharming involves poisoning local DNS cache.

• Phishing requires users to visit a fake website, while pharming redirects users without their knowledge.

How is a domain name translated into an IP address when a user visits a website?

• Via a DNS server

• Via a VPN connection

• Via a proxy server

• Via a firewall

What happens after a user visits a website and the DNS entry is stored in the DNS cache?

• The DNS cache is cleared automatically.

• The computer does not have to keep accessing the DNS server for subsequent visits.

• The DNS entry is deleted after the visit.

• The computer keeps accessing the DNS server for every visit.

How does pharming take place via an e-mail virus?

• By blocking access to the DNS server

• By creating a new DNS server

• By encrypting the DNS server

• By modifying the DNS entries or host files

What can pharmers do to redirect users to the wrong website?

• Modify DNS entries or host files

• Create a new DNS server

• Encrypt the DNS server

• Block access to the DNS server

What should a user do if they suspect they are the victim of pharming?

• Contact the website administrator

• Restart the computer, run an antivirus program, and contact the ISP

• Reset the DNS server settings

• Ignore the issue and continue browsing

Why can pharming affect more people at once compared to phishing?

• Because pharming targets specific individuals

• Because pharming redirects users without their knowledge

• Because pharming can modify entire DNS servers

• Because pharming requires user interaction

What should users do if a website appears significantly different than expected?

• Restart the computer and try again

• Contact the ISP and report a possible pharming attack

• Run a VPN connection

• Clear browser cookies

How can DNS servers protect themselves against pharming attacks?

• By implementing security features

• By redirecting all traffic to a proxy server

• By encrypting all DNS entries

• By blocking all incoming traffic

Why are DNS servers not completely immune to pharming attacks?

• Because they do not have security features

• Because they do not store DNS entries

• Because they are not connected to the Internet

• Because hackers can always find ways to gain access