We been asked a few times. "What can a we do to protect ourselves from DNS rebinding attacks?"
The answer is simple. OpenDNS
OpenDNS is a quick an easy way to protect yourself against DNS rebinding attacks. Its also useful for protection against all of the other things out there on the web.
How does OpenDNS protect me?
OpenDNS provides a barrier between you and the internet. Nothing is installed on your computer. Its all controlled by OpenDNS. When you get setup. OpenDNS will block certain IP addresses from reaching your computer. The IP addresses that OpenDNS is blocking are the ones that run the DNS rebinding attacks on your computer. Now you have a layer of protection you never had before and cannot get from a firewall.
Not to mention OpenDNS offers a lot of extras like website blocking, category blocking, automatic phishing protection and more. All completely free.
What is OpenDNS?
Think of OpenDNS as your ISP or internet service provider. An example would be Time Warner, AOL, or ComCast. These are all internet service providers.
Your internet service provider gives you access to a DNS. A DNS is a computer that redirects your requests to websites. When you type in www.google.com in your web browser like internet explorer or firefox. You get sent to the website by the DNS that your internet service provider owns.
OpenDNS with replace your current DNS. Then when you run a search or type in a website to go to. You'll be sent there by OpenDNS.
How do I get started?
Its very easy with pictures and instructions to guide you. It should only take about 10 minutes to complete. First you must go to OpenDNS.com and follow the directions for setting up OpenDNS on your computer. Plus you can email, instant message, or call OpenDNS completely free for any help along the way.
To start on the directions click here. On the next page they will have directions to setup OpenDNS on a computer, router, or even your very own DNS server.
*ASG is in no way affiliated with OpenDNS.com - ASG has tested and approves of OpenDNS services.
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