0 the activity of directing internet activity to a different part of a network or server, so that it cannot damage the part it is being aimed at: --
DNS sinkholing has a number of limitations.
Sinkholing is a powerful technique for neutralizing botnets.
Sinkholing is a technique for manipulating data flow in a network.
A malware with its own hardcoded DNS server and IP address cannot be detected by the DNS sinkholing mechanism.
Sinkholing is an important tactic for defending against botnets and DoS attacks.