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How DNS works
Published June 11, 2012
With all the DNS Changer hubbub going on recently, I thought some of you might want to know what DNS is and how it works. I recently stumbled across a great article from the folks over at GFI Vipre that explains just that. The original post can be found at Diving into the Domain Name System.Read more
DNS Check Tools
Published June 11, 2012
Time is running out! It’s VERY important to make sure your computers aren’t infected with the DNSChanger malware before the government shuts down the temporary servers. It’s easy to check and it only takes a few seconds. There are plenty of utilities available, and while The DNSChanger Working Group has an extensive list of sites which will check for problems, F-Secure Labs also has something to offer: DNS Check. It’s a script-based tool that can be used to reset problematic DNS…Read more
Windows 8 is coming…but, will Windows 7 be the new XP?
Published May 31, 2012
Are you excited for the release of Windows 8? Today, Microsoft is making the final public pre-release build of Windows 8 available for download before the product is released to manufacturing. If you want to take the upcoming OS on a test drive, you can get your copy at preview.windows.com. If you’re a fellow computer geek or technology enthusiast, then you’re probably excited–if you’re like most users (particularly businesses), you most likely couldn’t care less. This brings me to my…Read more
Google to warn those infected with the DNSChanger malware
Published May 24, 2012
Google will soon start issuing a warning to PC users infected with a type of malware known as “DNSChanger” that could completely cut them off from the Internet this summer. According to a post on Google’s official security blog, any PC user carrying the DNSChanger malware will see a warning when visiting a Google page that their computer is infected. It will also provide a link with details on how to remove the malware. As the security blog Krebs on Security mentions, this is the same…Read more
Basic anti-virus vs multi-functional anti-virus
Published May 23, 2012
Are your computers adequately protected? If your answer is along the lines of “I have installed AV (free or paid), and now I don’t have to worry about security anymore”—then I’m afraid you are wrong. There are no 100% effective anti-virus solutions that excuse the need for consumers and businesses alike to take responsibility for their own protection. The most effective way of countering the range of modern viral threats is to make use of several layers of protection. Nearly all…Read more