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Rogue DNS servers

Started by beenthere, July 05, 2012, 11:12:53 AM

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beenthere

QuoteThis malware modifies a computer's Domain Name Service (DNS) settings and thereby directs the computers to receive potentially improper results from rogue DNS servers hosted by the defendants.

Any concern among FF members that they may be getting service through a rogue server?
Apparently, according to some, the FBI has been offering some protection that will come to an end on Monday, July 9th. There appears to be a site where one can go to check if their DNS is rogue or legit.

https://forms.fbi.gov/check-to-see-if-your-computer-is-using-rogue-DNS

Just a heads-up if anyone is interested.

The news article is
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/07/05/malware-may-knock-thousands-off-internet-on-monday/

south central Wisconsin
It may be that my sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others

Warbird

Thanks for the heads up.  This has been pointed out a couple of times already:

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,57845.0.html

Always good to spread the word, though.