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DNSSec
(DNS SECurity) A set of extensions to the DNS system that are designed to prevent attacks agains the DNS system as well as DNS hijacking, which directs the user to an erroneous Web site. DNSSec...
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Definition: DNSSec
(DNS SECurity) A set of extensions to the DNS system that are designed to prevent attacks agains the DNS system as well as DNS hijacking, which directs the user to an erroneous Web site. DNSSec uses a digital signature to ensure that the correct IP address is used. For more information, visit www.dnssec.org. See DNS hijacking and DNS cache poisoning.
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