Every time you type a web address, you're trusting a directory. A vast, invisible system that translates the names you know into the numbers that actually move data across the internet. You trust it the way a town trusts its well.In 2008, a security researcher named Dan Kaminsky discovered that the well had no lid.In this episodeDNS - what the Domain Name System is, and why it mattersDan Kaminsky - security researcher and internet advocate Cache poisoning - the class of attack Dan Kaminsky found hiding in the internet's foundationThe patch - a secret meeting, fierce competitors, a deadline, and a synchronized global fixTrudy Kaminsky - Dan's mother, and a legend in her own rightEpisode MusicJames Opie / Nihilore, CC BY 4.0"Closest Strangers""Single Lane Tunnel" "The Dweller on the Threshold""A Different World by Night" Additional NotesYou can watch Dan Kaminsky explain the DNS flaw he found here. An audio only version is available here. He gave this talk at Black Ops 2008 after his original Black Hat presentation.--Support the showLore in the Machine is a podcast about the hidden histories living inside the tools we use every day. Hosted by Daina Bouquin. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really helps others find the show. You can follow the show on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.