Hackers attack DNS exploit, ISPs failing to update servers

theregister.co.uk are reporting that many ISPs have still not acted up on the now infamous DNS security flaw and miscreants are actively exploiting the gaping hole in the internet's address lookup system that can cause millions of web surfers to receive counterfeit pages when they try to access online banking services and other types of websites.

many laggard internet service providers reported to be dragging their feet in applying patches that fix the devastating DNS flaw. Dan Kaminsky says more ISPs appear to be getting the message. Last week, about 51 per cent of unique name servers tested on his site (see the "check my DNS" button to the right) showed up as vulnerable. Now, he says it's closer to 35 percent.

Test your own ISP here.

If it still fails then you can always update your settings to use OpenDNS

dynamicDemand

Discovered this brilliant website which has a meter which attempts to monitor the power balance of the UK electricity grid. If the needle is too far to the left, it means more generation is needed to meet demand.

The meter actually shows the grid's "frequency", which is related to the speed of rotation of generators all over the country. When there is too little power available, the whole grid "slows down" and the needle moves to the left.

Now resisting the temptation of running around the house turning appliances on/off in an attempt to affect the meter!

Citizen Engineer

Citizen Engineer is a new online video series about open source hardware, electronics, art and hacking by Limor (Ladyada) Fried of Adafruit Industries & Phillip (pt) Torrone of MAKE magazine.

From hackszine.com

Quite an interesting video, some oddity with the sound mixing but an enjoyable 30 minutes