MUO on MSN

I finally stopped guessing about DNS problems after learning these Windows commands

Five commands that end DNS guesswork for good.
Threat Post

New Fileless Attack Using DNS Queries to Carry Out PowerShell Commands

A unique attack called DNSMessenger uses DNS queries to carry out malicious PowerShell commands on compromised computers. A unique attack called DNSMessenger uses DNS queries to carry out malicious ...
Network World

Malware increasingly uses DNS as command and control channel to avoid detection, experts say

Identical queries that get repeated every few minutes can also be an indication of DNS command and control activity, because infected computers will periodically check for new commands. There are ...
Ars Technica

Change static DNS IP address via command line. How?

Hi,<BR><BR>Need to change the static DNS IP address in 60-some Macs. All the Macs are running 10.3.9. I have ARD 3.x so I could blast a Unix command to each, or replace some key file.<BR><BR>What ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I moved my network's DNS to my NAS, and it's the most practical home lab upgrade I've made

Your NAS is already running 24/7, so put it to work as your private DNS server ...
Threat Post

Wekby APT Gang Using DNS Tunneling for Command and Control

Wekby attackers are turning to the technique known as DNS tunneling in lieu of more conventional HTTP delivery of command and controls for remote access control of infected computer networks. Palo ...
ZDNet

5 Linux commands for troubleshooting connectivity issues

Modern network connectivity is light years ahead of what it once was. Even though it's much more reliable than it was in the 1990s, issues still come up -- which is why I'm glad that Linux includes a ...