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DNS servers--an Internet Achilles' heel: According to a presentation at the Black Hat security event, many DNS servers are vulnerable to DNS cache poisoning. In this type of attack, the numeric addresses of popular Web sites stored on machines are replaced with the addresses of malicious sites. The scheme redirects people to the bogus sites,...; Tags: attacks, BIND, BIND 9, cache, dns, DNS server, Internet, security, server, servers, Sonja Thompson; Discussion threads 2005-08-03
Lock IT Down: Secure your DNS infrastructure by replacing BIND with djbdns: If you're running BIND on Linux/UNIX for your DNS services, you're likely familiar with the potential security implications. Although BIND is an excellent choice for many organizations, those looking for a DNS server with security included from the ground up might want to consider the djbdns package.What is djbdns?Djbdns is...; Tags: BIND, Djbdns, DNS, DNS Service, information technology, Scott Lowe MCSE; Technical articles 2003-02-05

Migrating data from BIND to djbdns: If you are looking to get rid of the buggy BIND, you might want to consider djbdns. In this Daily Drill Down, Vincent Danen shows you how to migrate your data to this more secure name server.Due to the recent, highly publicized Lion worm running rampant on the Internet, exploiting...; Tags: Domain names, Vincent Danen, BIND, server; Technical articles 2001-08-01
Getting rid of BIND (Buggy, er, Berkeley Internet Name Daemon): As a Linux system administrator, it's your duty to keep up to date on the latest issues and upgrades. Vincent Danen shows you how to get rid of BIND to keep your systems safe from worms like Ramen and Lion.In this Daily Drill Down, Vincent Danen shows you how to...; Tags: Domain names, Cyberthreats, Servers, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Vincent Danen, BIND, Berkeley Internet Name Daemon, server, DNS server, worm; Technical articles 2001-07-25
Secure BIND with these tips: Even though BIND has a spotty history, it's possible to increase the security of your BIND setup. Here's how. BIND is a DNS server package that's had a rather spotty history when it comes to security. However, despite these limitations, there are few...; Tags: BIND, Vincent Danen, Domain names, Linux Tips Newsletter, Internet; Technical articles 2005-05-25

Step-By-Step: Using rsync to bolster redundancy and off-site backup storage: How to put the open source tool rsync in placeMost backups use a form of storage medium: tape, CD-R, RAID arrays, or other computers. Soon, DVD writers will reach a more attractive price range, and another form of large storage will be available. You can even use smaller storage mediums...; Tags: Backups, RAID, Vincent Danen, backup, storage; Technical articles 2002-02-06

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TechRepublic Power Checklist: Securing Windows XP: If you have just finished installing Windows XP and you think the work is done, you're wrong. Some of the most important steps to getting Windows XP u ...; Buy Now