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 What is DNS Amplification attack As we become more reliant on the internet for everyday activities, the threat of cyberattacks continues to grow. One of the most destructive attacks is the DNS amplification attack. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at what a DNS amplification attack is, why it poses such a significant danger, and how to protect against it. What is a DNS Amplification Attack? A DNS amplification attack is a form of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that exploits weaknesses in the Domain Name System (DNS). DNS is the protocol that translates domain names into IP addresses, allowing users to access websites and other online resources. In a DNS amplification attack, the attacker spoofs the victim's IP address and sends a DNS query to multiple DNS servers. The servers, believing the query is legitimate, respond with large response packets, which are sent to the victim's IP address. The sheer volume of traffic overwhelms the victim's syste...