Secure Your Browsing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Alternate DNS Providers in Edge

In today’s cyber landscape, protecting your online security is paramount. One crucial step you can take is to set up or change an alternate Secure DNS (Domain Name System) provider in Microsoft Edge. This simple yet effective measure can enhance your privacy and defense against malicious online threats. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of selecting and configuring an alternate DNS provider, empowering you to take control of your internet safety and unlock a more secure browsing experience....

April 26, 2024 · 5 min · 985 words · Sandra Clark

Defend Against DNS Cache Poisoning: Understanding and Preventing the Threat

If you’ve ever wondered how your computer or phone knows how to find a website when you type in its address, the answer lies in DNS (Domain Name System). It’s like the internet’s phone book, translating website names into IP addresses that computers can understand. However, this system can be susceptible to a sneaky cyberattack known as DNS cache poisoning. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of DNS cache poisoning, exploring how it works and what you can do to protect yourself from its malicious effects....

February 7, 2024 · 5 min · 998 words · Shawn Cardenas