DNStwist FAQs

Question 1

What is DNStwist and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

DNStwist is a DNS fuzzing tool that generates permutations of domain names to detect typosquatting, phishing attacks, and brand impersonation. It analyzes these permutations to identify potentially malicious domains.

Question 2

What kind of analysis does DNStwist perform on domains?

Accepted Answer

DNStwist performs DNS analysis (A, AAAA, MX, NS records), retrieves WHOIS data (registration dates, registrar information), captures HTTP banner information, and can generate fuzzy hashes of web pages for phishing detection.

Question 3

Is DNStwist free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DNStwist is an open-source tool licensed under the MIT License, making it free to use for both personal and commercial purposes. Ensure you use it responsibly and ethically, adhering to the stated warnings.

Question 4

How does DNStwist help in cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

By identifying domains that are similar to yours, DNStwist helps you proactively detect and mitigate phishing attacks, typosquatting attempts, and other malicious activities that target your brand and customers.

Question 5

Can DNStwist be integrated with other security tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the DNStwist MCP server integrates seamlessly with MCP-compatible applications like Claude Desktop, enabling you to automate domain analysis and threat detection within your existing workflows.

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