What is the name of the attack that affects the DNS cache of the name resolution servers, resulting in those servers directing users to the wrong web site?

You are assisting in the investigation of a possible Web Server Hack. The company who called you stated that customers reported to them that whenever they entered the web address of the company in their browser, what they received was a porno graphic web site.

The company checked the web server and nothing appears wrong. When you type in the IP address of the web site in your browser everything appears normal .

What is the name of the attack that affects the DNS cache of the name resolution servers, resulting in those servers directing users to the wrong web site?
A . ARP Poisoning
B . DNS Poisoning
C . HTTP redirect attack
D . IP Spoofing

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Answer: B