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DNS MX record explained

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The domain name system (DNS) always has something in store for us to learn. From its architecture to its functionality, different components, and records. And exactly today, it is the turn of DNS MX recorded to be explained.

What is the DNS MX record?

MX stands for mail eXchange record. DNS records are vital for giving instructions for different DNS processes to happen. A DNS mail exchange record (MX) is a resource record that the domain name system uses to point correctly to the exact name of the incoming e-mail server where e-mails have to be sent. Yes, you got it! MX record indicates the responsible server that has to get the e-mails sent to a determined domain.

Why do you need MX record?

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Teardrop attack – Definition and Details

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Teardrop attack explained

The Teardrop attack is one of the popular DoS (Denial-of-Service) attacks. It aims to overwhelm its target with malicious fragmented data packets, which the victim is not able to reconstruct and finally is incapable of operating. This attack takes advantage of a specific vulnerability inside the TCP/IP reassembly operation. The fragmented data packets exceed the capacity of the victim until, at some point, it crashes in its try to process them. 

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Dynamic DNS: What is it and how to use it?

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Dynamic DNS explained

The Dynamic DNS (DDNS) automatically updates and changes the IP address of a host. Thanks to it, visitors are able to reach your website even in case its IP address changes.

As a very simple service, Dynamic DNS gives you the opportunity to connect with your various hosted services when the ISP changes your IP address (IPv4 or IPv6). Let’s say, for instance, you could have a web hosting server, database server, mail server, or maybe you utilize your home network for your CCTV cameras together with DDNS.

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Best Free DNS hosting providers

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Do you want to improve your domain availability? A free DNS hosting is a great way to go. While having a free DNS hosting might be a bit limiting, it is an awesome first step to learn more about the DNS. You can use it to experiment, see the improvement and understand better what you want.

The DNS hosting, even a free DNS hosting, could improve the domain’s speed and provide redundancy to the system, so you experience less downtime.

Here we have created a list of a few good free DNS hosting providers that could be ideal for your DNS beginning.

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4 common phishing attacks and how to protect yourself?

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The phishing attacks are another deceptive experience criminals have in store for us. Not a surprise, since the Internet and its amazing development have also attracted people from the dark-criminal side.

How to get profits is a question with legal but also illegal answers. And phishing belongs to the second group. It is a fraudulent way to take advantage of people and/or organizations, to get their money. 

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DoS vs DDoS attack (differences)

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Such a title is the introduction to a really heavy menu. Both are perhaps, the most dangerous attacks that can be implemented online. Consequences for targets are absolutely not pleasant. Servers’ outages lead to big losses in terms of time, money, users’ and partners’ trust.

Criminals’ purposes define the strength of the attack.

  • To demand a ransom.
  • To call attention or defending personal or political ideas. 
  • To show power. Some hackers look for respect in their community through such attacks.
  • To delete a rival competitor through these unfair methods.
  • To distract companies’ owners from data breaching. 

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DNS SOA record explained

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To properly understand DNS and its function, we must investigate each of the DNS records, how they work, and why they exist. There are many, but there are a few that we must understand from the start. This is why we will begin by explaining the DNS SOA record.

What is DNS SOA record?

The DNS SOA record is the start of authority. It is the beginning of the chain of authority that the DNS has. It will point which server, from all the nameservers that you have, contains the original zone file. This server will be the authoritative DNS server, and it will have all the important information about the zone.

Inside the DNS SOA record, there you can find information about the zone transfer, the rate of refreshing, and the rate for retry if not refreshed properly. Also, inside it, you will see the DNS administrator’s contact information.

Here you can find the structure of the DNS SOA record!

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5 simple ways to improve my website security

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These are the 5, most essential ways that you can use to improve your website’s security. Apply all of these ways, so you could have far fewer security problems than an average website owner. Better security means fewer problems and better business results.

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How to make my website faster?

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Whether your website has an attractive design or great promotions for users, if loading time takes too long, they will leave, and maybe, they won’t get back. 

Speed has become a critical factor in guaranteeing a satisfactory user experience and better ranking on the search engines. 

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DNS CNAME record explained

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Expanding the knowledge about DNS records, we can’t skip another of the essential DNS CNAME record. 

DNS CNAME record explained

The full name of the CNAME record is Canonical name record. The Canonical Name is demonstrating which exactly is the real name of a domain. In that direction of thought, the DNS CNAME record serves the purpose to point which is the true canonical domain name of one domain name. 

Find out the most common uses of the CNAME record!

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