Nick Johnston

Single flux

Simpler method of fast flux. Reduction of DNS A record Time to Live (TTL) times in order to constantly swap the web server location of a website. Commonly used as either single or double flux (full flux) methods, by botnet owners, in order to prevent the detection and take down of phishing or otherwise malicious websites.

Single flux is a definition, listed in the security category. This entry was last updated on 25 June 2009, at 18:43.  

About the author

Nick Johnston is a self employed computing consultant, working in several facets of the IT industry. With an initial interest in business and computer security, his roles have spread to many other areas.

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