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Microsoft WINS vulnerability under attack

That's really dangerousHere we have an unpatched vulnerability in an application that is installed by default that is being exploited through a port that is open by default in the firewall. All users should all immediately switch to OS X since, unlike the average Windows user, the average OS X...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., WINS, Microsoft WINS vulnerability, Microsoft WINS, vulnerability, attack

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Microsoft WINS vulnerability under attack

Just one week after Microsoft issued a fix for a worm hole in the Windows Internet Name Service WINS, malicious hackers have started launching attacks against unpatched systems. The attacks, first spotted by the SANS Internet Storm Center, are hitting Microsoft Windows users who have not yet...

Tags: Vulnerability, WINS, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-19

Microsoft fixes critical Windows kernel, WINS flaws

Microsoft fixes critical Windows kernel, WINS flawsSlight corrections..."MS09-006: CRITICAL Provides cover for three newly discovered and privately reported vulnerabilities in Windows, which could allow remote code execution if a user viewed a specially crafted EMF or WMF image file from an affected system."Actually, only one of the three vulnerabilities allows...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., MS09-006, vulnerability, Microsoft Fixes, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Kernel, Microsoft Windows, WINS

Discussion threads 2009-03-10

Microsoft fixes critical Windows kernel, WINS flaws

Microsoft today shipped three security bulletins with fixes for at least 8 documented vulnerabilities affecting millions of Windows OS users. The most serious of this month's patch batch is rated "critical" and could allow full remote execution attacks if a Windows user is simply lured into viewing...

Tags: Flaw, Vulnerability, WINS, Microsoft Corp., Kernel, Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-03-10

Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacks

Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacksUhh duh!Um, isn't this a well known weakness, not in the software, but the WPAD draft? Hardly anything new here. It'll also happen if hackers gain access to your DHCP server...If someone owns your WINS or DNS, WPAD is the least...

Tags: NETWORKING, Domain names, Microsoft Windows, network, WPAD, WINS, Microsoft Corp., DNS, Mike Cox

Discussion threads 2007-03-25

Network Info Requester 1.1 (Windows)

Network Information Requester is very simple utility. You need to launch it and all information will be collected automaticly, without any attention. It takes about a second to collect the information about network settings for the each installed network adapter. Also you able the save this information to the HTML...

Tags: DHCP, Network, WINS, Network Card, IP, Microsoft Windows, CEZEO Software, Network Information Requester, Networking

Software downloads 2006-11-02

WINS is still required with both Exchange 2000 and 2003

One of the biggest changes in Windows 2000 was the move to DNS as the primary name resolution system for the network. The idea was to phase out NetBIOS and WINS, which are much more "chatty" protocols they produce more network traffic. Some even claimed you could do without WINS...

Tags: WINS, Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server

Download resources 2005-03-31

Flaw opens crack in Windows servers

Flaw opens crack in Windows serversTuesday already?Man a week goes by quick these days... LOLWell at least M$ "confirmed it" this time.WINS was a huge mistake anywayThis gives me a good reason to turn off the WINS service on our network.H00ray! Long live DNS!Microsoft Should Blast ItselfFor allowing their POS...

Tags: Servers, Godzilla, Microsoft Corp., WINS, security, flaw, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, server

Discussion threads 2004-11-30

LMHOSTS Entry Editor

The LMHOSTS file can serve as a useful backup if your WINS server is down or if you have a small network that doesn't have a WINS server. But adding entries is a tedious proposition. This HTA makes the job easier and more foolproof.

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., WINS

Download resources 2004-02-25

Integrating DNS, DHCP, and WINS

The leading IP management vendors have made significant strides in integrating DNS and DHCP in a proprietary manner; however, much work remains to complete the necessary Internet standards, and beyond that, to achieve standards-based vendor interoperability. The network manager facing a burgeoning administrative burden now has commercial tools available to...

Tags: Alcatel, Alcatel-Lucent, Business Operations, DHCP, DNS, Domain Names, Internet, IP, IP Management, Network Technology, Networking, Quality, Standards, WINS

White papers

Managing Windows Server 2003 Best Practices - Part 4: WINS Administration-Level 200

Do you want to gain a better understanding of some of the basic concepts of managing Windows Server 2003? Join this four-part series on managing Windows Server 2003 Best Practices. In the fourth and final webcast in the series, they will focus on administrative tasks needed for effective WINS server...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, WINS, Best Practice, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Webcasts

Additional Resources

AT&T loses bid to stop Verizon ads, responds with its own

AT&T could use Apple's patentApple has patented a technique where a user is forced to watch an ad and then answer a quiz about that ad before they are allowed to use their Apple device. AT&T could use this to force all iPhone users to watch AT&T ads.AT&T has no...

Tags: Smart phones, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Apple iPhone, advertisement

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

The Conjurer 1.0 (Mac)

Uncover the secrets of the world's greatest magicians in The Conjurer, a hidden object journey of illusion where nothing is as it seems! The world's greatest magician has decided to retire but has one final performance up his sleeve. He has invited the remaining top ten illusionists of the era...

Tags: Feat, Apple Macintosh, Magician, Macgamestore, Construction, Performance Management, Desktops, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Microsoft may have blown opportunities, but all hope is not lost

Time to let it goThe erosion has started, it cannot be stopped and the longer you try to hold on to something that fleecing away the more you lose.Game over.Android wins.:)Blown OpportunitiesThis reminds me of MS failing to see the internet coming and allowing Netscape to dominate the market. They...

Tags: Operating systems, Mobile operating systems, Handhelds, Wireless and Mobility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile, phone, Windows Monopoly

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Samsung launches Google Android-powered Galaxy Spica i5700

It's funny how many people snickeredwhen it was stated that there would be 19 Android devices on the market by year's end. I wonder how many we are at right now.Is this.....Apple iPhone vs MS Android all over again? It will be interesting to watch.MS Android ? WTF? ntntthat would...

Tags: Smart phones, Strategy, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Google Android, Android Devices, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., gloves off, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Psystar: Cocaine, car crashes and a chance to beat Apple

Monopoly Much?How has apple been able to get away with this? Microsoft gets sued for sending their browser with their operating system while not blocking anyone else's browsers on their systems. Apple does not allow anyone else to use their operating system on other hardware, not sure how...

Tags: Operating systems, car, Apple Inc., operating system, hackintosh, Psystar

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Intel to pay AMD $1.25 billion as companies end litigation war; Is it a new chip era?

Inhell got off cheaplyProbably AMD needed the cash now because it would have gotten a lot more in a trial.This is good news for computer usersGood news all around. The cross licensing will allow advancements with a minimum of lawyer intervention.Won't matter, AMD is toastThey haven't produced a CPU worth...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, litigation, phenom, amd, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., chip

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Moxi introduces three-tuner HD DVR, reduces prices on dual-tuner version

User Interface!I think what most companies competing with Tivo don't understand is that it is the interface experience that makes Tivo who they are in today's market place. You can also download digital media from Blockbuster,Amazon, Netflix, etc.. on the Tivo as well. You can also browse from any Tivo...

Tags: DVR, Digital video, Moxi, TiVo Inc., tuner, digital video recorder

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Cool New Google Maps Feature: New Jersey Wormholes!

wow, just wow ntntSpock: They're maps, Jim, but not as we know them.[sigh] Where's Scotty when you really need him?

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Mapquest, Bing Maps, Cool New Google Maps Feature, Bing, New Jersey Wormholes, Brook

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Laser-powered 'space elevator' wins $900,000 NASA prize

Congratulations Team LaserMotive...Very impressive, especially for a first run. The team should really try for the 5M/sec top prize.

Tags: Team management, NASA, laser

Discussion threads 2009-11-09