Add a second layer of defense against conficker
Posted on : 31-03-2009 | By : Ambarish | In : Computer, Enterprise Network
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Conficker, also known as Downup, Downadup and Kido is the latest threat which is scaring me now, and most of IT Admins all over the world. Lost my sleep because of this.
All security sites, gives us information on how to stop this virus from infecting the computers like applying upto date Microsoft patches, including MS08-067, updating anti virus to the latest version, use latest Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool, Disable Autorun etc. I am completely dedicated myself to find more ways to stop this thing to attack my network. Yes, I am really scared about this one, as nobody knows what impact this can cause. May be its the best April fool prank ever had or may be some thing deadly. I don’t want to take any chance. So during my research, i got an additional info about OpenDNS.
OpenDNS is a free service that works for networks of all sizes, from home networks to K-12 schools, SMBs and large enterprises. The main reason why you should think about switching to Open DNS:




