What is CNAME Cloaking?

A technique used to disguise the true domain of a server by using a CNAME (Canonical Name) record in DNS settings, often employed to bypass content filtering and security measures.

CNAME Cloaking is a technique used to disguise the true domain by using CNAME records to mask the original domain with another. This practice is sometimes used in ad fraud to trick analytics and tracking systems, obscuring the origin of web traffic.

Aqfer enhances transparency by providing tools to detect and mitigate CNAME cloaking practices, protecting businesses from ad fraud and ensuring the integrity of their data tracking systems.