2006.12.04 Daily Security Reading
by Rodney Campbell on Dec.04, 2006, under Security
EveryDNS, OpenDNS Under Botnet DDoS Attack
EveryDNS, a company that offers free domain name management services, has been hit by a massive DDoS (distributed denial-of-service attack) that affected thousands of sites, including OpenDNS (a sibling startup that runs the PhishTank anti-phishing initiative).
Security flaws in the new RFID-powered device from Nike and Apple make it easy for tech-savvy stalkers, thieves and corporations to track your movements.
Top 25 Tips to Secure Your VoIP Network
A VoIP network is susceptible to the usual attacks that plague all data networks: viruses, spam, phishing, hacking attempts, intrusions, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, data sniffing, eavesdropping, and so on. The only difference is, with other technologies people take basic steps to protect themselves. Here are 25 tips to do so with your VoIP.