Windows FTP Firewall Settings

Ever get problems with listing the FTP directories after a successful login? Ever have it hang on you? I found the solution to this problem and a great explanation as well on this site: http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/309/configuring-ftp-firewall-settings/ In essense, in my case, it was a firewall problem. It wasnt enough to just allow the FTP port 21 […]

How DOS can lead to SPF Failure

DOS = Denial of Service attacks, typically but not exclusively done using larger bandwidth against a bandwidth limited victim SPF = Sender Provider Format , a system to ensure that spoofed emails (masquerades) are not accepted. It all started when I got spoofed emails on my Inbox coming from my own email address! Since I […]

MVP Awards!

Thanks Microsoft for renewing my MVP award for digital media. I hope to see my colleagues next year at the MVP summit in Seattle! If you are reading this and wondering what MVP is all about, check out their facebook www.facebook.com/mvpawardprogram. This year, im thinking of doing more research around how to reduce noise in […]