Monday, February 23, 2009
2009 Threat Predictions
Make your network safer, faster, smarter, and more reliable.
OpenDNS joins forces with leading antivirus company to combat most widely-spread Windows worm (conficker,downadup,kido...etc); Leverages global DNS infrastructure to fight malware.
OPEN DNS
http://www.opendns.com
OpenDNS is a safer, faster, smarter and more reliable way to
navigate the Internet. You use DNS every time you use the Internet. The speed of your DNS service determines how
quickly websites load for you. That’s why you want your DNS service to be blazing. OpenDNS protects you from phishing — bad websites trying to steal your personal
information.
Set DNS server addresses:
208.67.222.222 (Primary)
208.67.220.220 (Secondary)
step-by-step instruction:
windows user: http://www.opendns.com/start/windows.php
yoohnicks usr: http://www.opendns.com/start/unix.php
homerouter: http://www.opendns.com/start/home_network.php
OPENDNS Website: http://www.opendns.com
There’s no fee, no software to install, you don’t give them any information about yourself, and you don’t have to do anything different once you change your router’s DNS server addresses.
- Never open an email attachment unless you know what it is--even if it's from someone you know and trust. Always remain vigilant and NEVER open a suspicious attachment.
- Turn on your Windows firewall!!!
- There's a Free online service form Symantec "The Security Check Scan"
link == (http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp)
Goodnight Everyone! ~ carl
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Force Gmail to Use a Secure Connection
You can use Google's web mail service through an unsecured connection (an http:// address) or a secure connection (an https:// address). When your out in the open browsing the Web on an untrusted network (such as an Internet cafe) you can use.
https://mail.google.com/
if ur using Yahoo Mail try [https://mail.yahoo.com/]
happy hearts day everyone, goodnight! ~ carl
