Dan Kaminsky

Dan Kaminsky was a renowned cybersecurity researcher known for discovering a critical vulnerability in the Domain Name System (DNS), which is like the internet's phone book. His discovery in 2008 revealed how hackers could deceive DNS servers to redirect users to malicious sites, posing significant security risks. Kaminsky's work prompted urgent updates to protect global internet infrastructure. He was also a respected advocate for internet security, ethical hacking, and collaboration among developers. Sadly, he passed away in 2021, but his contributions significantly improved internet safety and security awareness.