Network Security Tips #1 Use Google Public DNS

If the crooks aren’t able to convince you to visit their phony banking webpage, the next step is to get you there agianst your will. One way to do that is to poison the DNS cache you are using. The DNS server translates URLs into IP address. By exploiting flaws in the DNS software, crooks can redirect you to any sight of their choice, EVEN you type in the CORRECT URL of your bank. To avoid this, Google Public DNS is free and effective. Google has implemented many of the recommanded safeguards against cache poisoning. To change the DNS on your PC, go to Network Connectionsn right click on your connection, double click Internet Protocol. Then simply enter the Preferred DNS of 8.8.8.8. and alternate of 8.8.4.4 and click OK. Keep checking back as we will be posting more Network and PC security tips. Leave a comment and get a FREE gift next time you visit the store.