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Strange SmartBro URL hijacking

September 14th, 2008 admin

I’m at a loss to explain this unless SmartBro’s DNS or proxy servers have been taken over. Here’s the deal. I’m surfing normally, and then suddenly I try to go to a normal site (economist.com, yahoo.com, facebook.com, google. com, iptools.com etc) and instead of getting the correct page, I get a weird spammy advertising page, even though the URL in the Address bar looks correct.

The image to the right is an example. Click on the image to get a full sized view. I have more examples saved if anyone is interested. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in General IT, Philippines, Security | No Comments »

Bunch of Yahoos.

September 12th, 2008 admin
Don't do it ...

Don't do it ...

I’m continually startled by the way people use email in the Philippines. Using a Yahoo address is phenomenally popular, even for business. I could forgive a mom and pop company from using momandpop@yahoo.com.ph, but when you get top management handing you cards saying ceo_888@yahoo.com.ph there is something clearly very wrong.

In no particular order, here are a few reasons why you should NOT use yahoo for your business email address. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Life, Philippines, Security | 1 Comment »

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