First of all, Open up your favourite text editor and add the name servers into /etc/resolv.conf

nameserver 192.168.1.1

If you need to add more, just add another one in the next line…

Following the instructions below will walk you through the process…

As you can see, the Name Server is working!

You should see something like the following…

In this case, we will be adding the IP address and subnet mask to rtls0 along with the default gateway.

IP Address: 192.168.1.60
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Here is how its done…

Success! We can now ping a WAN IP! and here is the new output of ifconfig -a

DNS cache poisoning (also known as DNS cache pollution) is a maliciously created or unintended situation that provides data to a DNS Server that did not originate from authoritative DNS sources.

It happens when an attacker sends malicious data in response to a DNS query. For example, DNS query for www.nishv.com can be redirected to another website.

This method is taking the phishing scam to another level, you might be visiting your bank’s website but without you realising it, you will actually be putting in all the login information into some hackers servers which made it look exactly like the bank’s website. Yes, this is very serious!

How do you patch it?

On the client side (we are talking about Microsoft Windows here), your machines should have been patches automatically if you set the Auto-Update option. If not, I recommend you check the available updates and patch it as soon as possible.

If you use a DNS Server, my recommendation is to use the following command to figure out whether it has been patched or not. If it is not, STOP using it and have a look at this post on OpenDNS for more info.

Use the following DIG command on UNIX

and you should get a result similar to this…

Or something like this…

If you don’t get GREAT or GOOD and gets something like POOR, you should immediately stop using it.

If you manage that DNS server, patch it or decommission it!

This is how to check on Windows

Open up command prompt by going Start –> Run –> CMD or on Vista typing CMD on the Start Search box

You must see the GREAT or GOOD, if not your DNS Server is compromised.

You can see Dan Kaminsky’s presentation below…

Logitech took a whole new approach when it comes to the design of this piece of gadget. First of all, the MX Air does not look like a typical computer mouse but it looks very much like a remote control. Since this mouse can be used as a 3D mouse, the design of such traditional mouse wouldn’t be suitable to be held on one’s hand.

I have tested this on Windows Vista Ultimate and when it comes to installations, there wasn’t any need for driver install. I had to just plug in the USB stick in and the mouse started to work without any prior configuration. Having said that, I did later install the Logitech Software and fully configured it to utilize its full functionality.

The gadget itself does look a bit weird compared to other mice. It fits very well in the hand and that includes using it as a 3D mouse.  Also there is no scroll wheel but it is equipped with a vertical trackpad which does the function of a scroll wheel and it is extremely accurate in the air. While on the air, it can be used for controlling music or video, holding down the Volume button and swinging the mouse to one side or going up/down (depends on the custom setting) will change the volume.

I have been using this mouse for about a day now and I have yet to find out any fawns in it. Based on that I would definitely give it 5 stars.

The root cause of the problem is the wiring of the mini-usb port on the Kaiser itself and HTC decided to swap it around; thus it shows the device being charged but it fails to give the power needed for the battery to charge.

As far as I can see, there is neither a software issue nor a hardware issue with the device itself.
Most of the in-car chargers are equipped with the standard wiring and HTC has decided to swap them around.

There are two possible solutions to this problem. I am going to emphasise on the straight forward solution than the long winded one because the second solution involves a technical approach.

Symptoms:

Device charges fine using AC charger.
Device charges fine when connected to a PC using the USB connector provided with the device.
Device charges fine using the in-car charged when its Turned OFF. (To turn the Device OFF, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 Seconds)

Device does NOT charge when it is ON using in-car charger, but it displays the device being charged.

Solution:

Buy an HTC branded in-car charger.
Swap the wire around on your current in-car charger. I am not going to go into details here but I will post a guide shortly.

Conclusion:

I am 99% sure using an HTC Branded in-car charger from Expansys will solve the problem. If that doesn’t solve it, contact HTC support.

Go to Start -> Run Type in services.msc

Make sure Windows Defender Services is running, if it is not, manually start it.

If that doesn’t fix the problem, download and install Windows Defender from Microsoft.

If you are trying to Disable Windows Defender, follow this URL below…

Here is how it’s done…

Go to Start -> Control Panel and click on Security Centre or go to Start -> Run and type in wscui.cpl and It will bring up Security Centre.

Click Tools, and then click Options.

Under Administrator options, select or clear the Use Windows Defender check box, and then click Save. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Microsoft has its own version of Video sharing site called MSN Video and I guess it’s their way of competing against YouTube just because Microsoft has the upper hand when it comes to Instant Messenger.

Here is an example…

The following message could not be delivered to all recipients:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

There are two solutions for it, one being straight forward where you just modify the URL by changing the HTTP into HXXP so it will not trigger their system and bounce back to you. But the only disadvantage is, the receiving party will not be able to click on the link, instead they have to copy and paste the link on their favourite web browser (Firefox in my case :-))

Here is how to get pass it…

hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

Having said that, there is another way to do it…

It is by encrypting the msn conversation you have with people. I have written a small article on Encrypting IM Conversations a while back and that way, it is possible to send and receive YouTube URLs through Windows Live Message.

The only downside of that is, both parties needs to have the Encryption Software Installed.

You can find the Encryption Software on the following URL…
http://www.secway.fr/us/products/simplite_msn/