Can a compromised DNS server be used to launch DDoS DNS attacks?

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Can a compromised DNS server be used to launch DDoS DNS attacks?
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Yes, a compromised DNS server can be enslaved into a botnet and used to launch DDoS DNS attacks against other targets. The compromised server would then be directed to send malicious DNS requests as part of a coordinated attack.