DNS hackers may be loopholes in control of network traffic

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Computer industry giants are eager to repair an Internet loophole that could allow hackers could control network traffic.

Major software and hardware manufacturers have this secret work together for a few months, and Tuesday released a software patch to fix the loopholes.

Security consultants Securosis analyst Rich Mogul said: "This is a very serious problem, involving the framework of how to run the entire domain name. If we do not repair the flaw, the Internet will still exist, but have not Further, you want the Internet - hackers will control everything. "

"Phishing" will therefore feel happy because the vulnerability of Internet users can lead to false bank or credit card company pages to cheat the bank account number, password and other information. Whether users enter the site is what hackers can take advantage of this loophole be diverted to the users they want to go anywhere.

Network security products and service provider IOActive security researchers Dan Kaminsky about six months ago found that the domain name system of this loophole, and with Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Cisco, and other industry giants have made contact to resolve Programme of cooperation issues.

Every computer connected to the Internet and use the domain name system, similar to its principle of access phone system will call a specific telephone number.

Kaminski said: "People should be concerned about this matter, but do not have to panic, we have as much as possible to win enough time for people to test and install patches. Such a major issue had never had."

Kaminski created a website for people to check their computers whether this loophole exists, at www.doxpara.com