Best of the DNS

Today, as promised, I want to tell you about changing the DNS server that your computer uses on the Internet. I will give you the Web site where the fastest, safest and and most secure DNS can be accessed and used by you...for free.

But, first, an important update on yesterday's blog. As I said, it wouldn't be long before hackers try to exploit the current flaw in DNS on servers that have not upgraded. Well, I was right...and my prediction took less than 24 hours. InfoWorld is reporting that a new attack code has been released into the wild that will allow hackers to hijack (or poison, as it is now being called) unpatched DNS servers...and from what I have been able to find out, the large majority of DNS servers in the world have not been patched. Even some of the largest Internet providers in the US have not updated their servers. Unbelievable.

Internet security experts warn that this code may give criminals a way to launch almost undetectable phishing attacks against Internet users whose service providers have not installed the latest DNS server patches. Attackers could also use the code to silently redirect users to fake software update servers in order to install malicious software on their computers...and you won't even know it.

I urge you, as soon as possible to go to the Web site I gave you yesterday, http://www.doxpara.com to see if your DNS server is safe. All it takes is the click of one button and you will find out almost immediately. If you get a bad report (or even a good one), I want you to think strongly about changing your DNS server immediately to one that will be much better...and I can tell you that this company's DNS servers were patched almost immediately.

The Web site where I want you to go is http://www.opendns.com/. This company has been around for a while and has been touted by Internet journalists and security experts as being the best. OpenDNS is easy to set up and will allow you not only replace the DNS server you are now using, but actually add additional levels of security to block phishing sites, pornographic sites, adult-related sites, video sharing sites, and even social networking sites. This means that parents can have much more control on their children's Web browsing...and the kids won't even know what you have done.

There are multiple levels of security and site blocking so you can set the level to suit your situation. You can also get statistics on your family's Web Browsing habits, set up shortcuts so you don't have to type in long web addresses, block specific Web sites, and even allow certain Web sites that might be blocked by the filtering. There are other features to numerous to name here, but you get the idea.

Set up is simple and takes only a couple of minutes. Click on the "Get Started" button on the home page and it will walk you through setting it up for your computer or even your specific router. It could not be easier. Then, you can start customizing your setup to suit your needs. Because it is probably the most up-to-date DNS server out there for blocking bad sites (especially phishing), everyone should be using it.

Now that you have finished reading my blog, get over to doxpara.com NOW!!!