DNS Attacks in Seconds
Although this is apparently already fixed, it is worth being extra cautious when visiting any link. It may be redirected without your knowledge.
Read Gaping Internet security hole discovered
The gaping security hole enables a scam that targets ordinary people typing in a legitimate Web address. It happens because hackers are now able to manipulate the machines that help computers find Web sites. If the trick is done properly, computer users are unlikely to detect whether they’ve landed at a legitimate site or an evil double maintained by someone bent on fraud. Security experts fear an open season for virus attacks and identity-fraud scams.
What can you do?
1. Visit internal links to verify the identity of the site. Site are usually spoofed but how far do they go?
2. Check the security certificate before you offer any personal information.
3. Write and ask the admin if they have patched their site.
Christina Sng worked as a web developer, information architect, account executive, producer, technical writer, and usability consultant in the 10 years (that's 30 years in Internet time!) she brought bread home. She has since retired to raise her children but still spends most of her waking hours on the net, no thanks to Apple. Here are some of her adventures.
