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Comparing The Effectiveness Of Different Classification Techniques In Predicting Dns Tunnels, Patrick Walsh
Comparing The Effectiveness Of Different Classification Techniques In Predicting Dns Tunnels, Patrick Walsh
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DNS is one of the most widely used protocols on the internet and is used in the translation of domain names into IP address in order to correctly route messages between computers. It presents an attractive attack vector for criminals as the service is not as closely monitored by security experts as other protocols such as HTTP or FTP. Its use as a covert means of communication has increased with the availability of tools that allow for the creation of DNS tunnels using the protocol. One of the primary motivations for using DNS tunnels is the illegal extraction of information …